Baldwin DS-4-4-750
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The Baldwin DS-4-4-750 was a four-axle 750 hp diesel-electric switcher built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works
at it Eddystone, Pennsylvania
factory between 1949 and 1951. It was a bridge between the 660 hp DS-4-4-660 and the S-8
. It was the low power companion in Baldwin's catalog to their DS-4-4-1000
and the S-12
.
Baldwin Locomotive Works
The Baldwin Locomotive Works was an American builder of railroad locomotives. It was located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, originally, and later in nearby Eddystone, Pennsylvania. Although the company was very successful as a producer of steam locomotives, its transition to the production of...
at it Eddystone, Pennsylvania
Eddystone, Pennsylvania
Eddystone is a borough in Delaware County, Pennsylvania, United States. The population was 2,442 at the 2000 census.-Early history:The area at the mouth of Ridley Creek was first called "Tequirassy" by Native Americans. The land was owned by Olof Persson Stille, one of the early settlers from New...
factory between 1949 and 1951. It was a bridge between the 660 hp DS-4-4-660 and the S-8
Baldwin S-8
The Baldwin S-8 was an 800-horsepower diesel-electric locomotive intended for use in yard switching. The Baldwin Locomotive Works produced a total of 54 units between 1951 and 1953. In addition, nine "calf" units were built for Oliver Iron Mining Company in Minnesota...
. It was the low power companion in Baldwin's catalog to their DS-4-4-1000
Baldwin DS-4-4-1000
The Baldwin DS-4-4-1000 were two models of four-axle diesel-electric switching locomotives built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works between 1946 and 1951. The first models was powered by an 8-cylinder normally aspirated prime mover, but from 1948, a change was made to the second model powered by a...
and the S-12
Baldwin S-12
The Baldwin S-12 was a 1,200-horsepower diesel-electric locomotive intended for use in yard switching. The Baldwin Locomotive Works produced a total of 451 units between 1951 and 1956...
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| Baldwin Locomotive Works Baldwin Locomotive Works The Baldwin Locomotive Works was an American builder of railroad locomotives. It was located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, originally, and later in nearby Eddystone, Pennsylvania. Although the company was very successful as a producer of steam locomotives, its transition to the production of... (plant) |
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to Weyerhaeuser Timber Company Weyerhaeuser Weyerhaeuser is one of the largest pulp and paper companies in the world. It is the world's largest private sector owner of softwood timberland; and the second largest owner of United States timberland, behind Plum Creek Timber... 301 in 1956 |
| Baldwin Locomotive Works Baldwin Locomotive Works The Baldwin Locomotive Works was an American builder of railroad locomotives. It was located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, originally, and later in nearby Eddystone, Pennsylvania. Although the company was very successful as a producer of steam locomotives, its transition to the production of... (demonstrators) |
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to Weyerhaeuser Timber Company Weyerhaeuser Weyerhaeuser is one of the largest pulp and paper companies in the world. It is the world's largest private sector owner of softwood timberland; and the second largest owner of United States timberland, behind Plum Creek Timber... 101–102 |
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| California Western Railroad California Western Railroad The California Western Railroad , popularly called the Skunk Train, is a heritage railroad in Mendocino County, California, running from the railroad's headquarters in the coastal town of Fort Bragg, and the interchange with the Northwestern Pacific Railroad at Willits.The CWR runs steam and... |
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| Erie Railroad Erie Railroad The Erie Railroad was a railroad that operated in New York State, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Ohio, Indiana, and Illinois, originally connecting New York City with Lake Erie... |
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| Pennsylvania Railroad Pennsylvania Railroad The Pennsylvania Railroad was an American Class I railroad, founded in 1846. Commonly referred to as the "Pennsy", the PRR was headquartered in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.... |
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| Texas Mexican Railway Texas Mexican Railway The Texas Mexican Railway is a class 1 railroad that operates as a subsidiary of Kansas City Southern Railway in Texas. It is often referred to as the Tex-Mex, or TexMex Railway.... |
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| Youngstown Sheet and Tube Youngstown Sheet and Tube The Youngstown Iron Sheet and Tube Company, based in Youngstown, Ohio, was one of the largest steel manufacturers in the world. Officially, the company was created on November 23, 1900, when Articles of Incorporation of the Youngstown Iron Sheet and Tube Company were filed with the Ohio Secretary... |
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