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Author:  R.L.Kennedy [ Fri Apr 19, 2002 12:50 pm ]
Post subject:  Identity of old diesel *PIC*
Can any one identify this old diesel prime mover from the 1930's?

Note what appears to be a maker's plate on it.

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Author:  Walter Hoffmann [ Fri Apr 19, 2002 1:15 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Identity of old diesel
> Can any one identify this old diesel prime
> mover from the 1930's?

> Note what appears to be a maker's plate on
> it.

If the rectangular blocks on the bulkhead on the right are what I think they are (windows), this was probably taken inside of a doodlebug (forerunner to the RDC's). Now, what kind of a doodlebug remains to be seen. Who built these back then? McKeen, Brill??, EMC (or is this a bit too early for them??)

hoffmannwj@nswccd.navy.mil
Author:  Michael Seitz [ Mon Apr 22, 2002 11:06 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Identity of old diesel
I would agree that the engineroom interior says a doodlebug/gas electric, note the sliding door track to the right.

The engine is a straight eight cylinder, perhaps a Cooper Bessemer? From the size of the cooling water header (well it looks like it might be) against the rear wall, I would suspect it's a diesel vs gas/distillate plant. I would guess that the large tank to the right with sight glass (the white tube) is part of the lube oil system, or for the steam generator if so equipped.

> Can any one identify this old diesel prime
> mover from the 1930's?

> Note what appears to be a maker's plate on
> it.


mikefrommontana@juno.com
Author:  Phil Mulligan [ Tue Apr 23, 2002 10:47 am ]
Post subject:  Re: Identity of old diesel
How about a Winton 201-A. The 600 HP version of this is a straight-8. That opens the possibility of a Zephyr, Flying Yankee or one of those two baggage-power cars for the SAL.

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