Re: Rust-bucket switchers (Alco? Baldwin?) at UTA shops in SLC
Author: OPRRMS
Date: 05-30-2013 - 09:48
Mike Stimpson Wrote:
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> Saw two beat-up switchers at UTA's shops in Salt
> Lake last night. They were a faded yellow, and
> were numbered 23 and 24.
>
> I am not an expert on such engines, but my
> instinct is to say that they are Baldwins. If
> not, they are probably Alcos.
>
> Does anyone know origin, history, and destination
> on these units?
Likely are ex-Geneva Steel 23 and 24 (Baldwins re-engined with EMD engines) from the old mill at Orem. I understand they've been sold and are in transit.