Whitcomb 50-Ton Engine - Rochelle Railroad Park; Rochelle, IL
Posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member cldisme
N 41° 55.217 W 089° 04.294
16T E 328219 N 4643000
A 50-ton "switcher" locomotive.
Waymark Code: WM3P40
Location: Illinois, United States
Date Posted: 04/27/2008
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member S5280ft
Views: 53

Whitcomb Locomotives were orginally built in Rochelle, Illinois. So when this 50-ton, center cab engine became available for display, it was eagerly received as a historical piece to the popular Rochelle Railroad Park.
Locomotive Type: (required): Diesel Electric

Do you need to pay an entrance fee to view this locomotive? (required): No

How accessible is this locomotive display? (Required): Only touching is allowed.

If "other" what is the engine type? (optional): Not listed

If a fee is required what is the approximate cost for admittance? (optional): Not listed

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