US Air Force Locomotive #1841 - Wasilla, Alaska
Posted by: Groundspeak Charter Member BruceS
N 61° 34.665 W 149° 32.692
6V E 364890 N 6829782
Yard switching locomotive on display at the Museum of Alaska Transportation and Industry in Wasilla, Alaska.
Waymark Code: WMAQ9F
Location: Alaska, United States
Date Posted: 02/11/2011
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member IDIFers
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US Air Force Locomotive #1841 is a Baldwin S-12 built during the 1950's by Baldwin Locomotive Works. The Baldwin S-12 were intended as yard switching locomotive. The Air Force had two in their inventory #1841 and #1842, both are on display at this museum. The U.S. Air Force used the locomotives at Clear Air Force Station to transport coal to the generating plant.
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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