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 Post subject: Davenport 44 ton Centercab Free to Non-profit
PostPosted: Wed Sep 09, 2015 9:20 am 

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I'm looking for a home for a 44 ton Davenport. Built 1954 for US Army then "cocooned" until the mid 70s when the current owner purchased it. The company that owns it needs it removed ASAP. They would like to donate it to a non-profit, who would be responsible for moving it. It was rebuilt in the late 80s with new wiring, wheels, bearings, etc plus both diesels were rebuilt. They are CAT D17000s. Please email me for pix and details. Must act quickly or it will need to be scrapped. I have a shipper located who has provided quotes to load and truck within 200 miles. The building it is stored next to is slated for demolition. Location Northern NJ...

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 Post subject: Re: Davenport 44 ton Centercab Free to Non-profit
PostPosted: Thu Sep 10, 2015 12:11 pm 

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 Post subject: Re: Davenport 44 ton Centercab Free to Non-profit
PostPosted: Sun Sep 13, 2015 4:07 pm 

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"both diesels were rebuilt. They are CAT D17000s"

Aren't these the engines used in GE 44-tonners, reputedly scarce as hen's teeth? If you scrap the unit, maybe you should pull the engines out, if you have a place to store them.


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 Post subject: Re: Davenport 44 ton Centercab Free to Non-profit
PostPosted: Tue Sep 15, 2015 10:18 am 

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What kind of shape is it in now? How long since it ran last?....pm sent.


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 Post subject: Re: Davenport 44 ton Centercab Free to Non-profit
PostPosted: Wed Sep 23, 2015 7:34 pm 

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Well, its been 3 weeks. Purely from a preservation standpoint, any updates?

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 Post subject: Re: Davenport 44 ton Centercab Free to Non-profit
PostPosted: Tue Dec 08, 2015 12:41 pm 

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Please contact the Danbury Rail museum. They could use another small, working unit.

http://www.danbury.org/drm/


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