GE Diesel Centre Cab -Tecumseh, Michigan, USA.
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N 41° 59.711 W 083° 56.684
17T E 256094 N 4653436
General Electric Diesel Center Cab locomotive, built in 1943 named Western Maryland #75. Belonging to The Southern Michigan Railroad Society, Inc. A working railway museum - Tecumseh, Michigan, USA.
Waymark Code: WMG8BD
Location: Michigan, United States
Date Posted: 01/28/2013
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member NW_history_buff
Views: 3

Western Maryland #75
"A 44 ton x 50 feet long, The GE diesel is powered by twin catapillar D-1700 diesels " Information from the SMRS web site. (visit link)

"The Southern Michigan Railroad Society, Inc. is dedicated to building an operating museum railroad using the first branch rail lines into Michigan -- the Palmyra and Jacksonburgh -- and preserving its historical railaroad era (1938-1982). The Organization aims to promote the awareness of railroading though educational and social activities involving its members and communities of Tecumseh and Clinton, Michigan. Our educational purpose is "to collect historical artifacts, preserve them for future generations, and to educate the public about railway history." Text Source: (visit link)
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twin catapillar D-1700 diesels


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

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