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  1. 02-19-2008, 06:08 PM #1
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    I shot these today at a railcar repair facility in town called TSI. Maybe someone here is an industrial loco fan. The black 1940 GE is still in use!

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    Maybe someone can give us some background info on this little guy...



    And one last unit...


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    Cool pics!

    Are those Stewart Warner oil pressure and temp gauges from Auto Zone in the little critter?

    Gotta love the switches on the dash, too!

    What a beater!

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    Quote Originally Posted by Rotorranch View Post
    Cool pics!

    Are those Stewart Warner oil pressure and temp gauges from Auto Zone in the little critter?

    Gotta love the switches on the dash, too!

    What a beater!

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    I'm guessing that the critter hasn't seen any TLC is a while...
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    Quote Originally Posted by grande man View Post
    I'm guessing that the critter hasn't seen any TLC is a while...
    To say the least!

    That thing got patched together up until the day it died, would be my guess.

    I wonder what it was? It is a cute lil rascal!

    Where is it?

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    "That little guy" (the yellow one), I'm 90% certain is a standard gauge GE 25 ton switcher. Bears striking resemblance to my Grandt Line one, which makes me want to weather mine up, add the faded "SP 03", then add a patch for my dad's railroad.
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    Nice Pics Grande man I just love that 44 tonner !! Here's a couple more for ya'all
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    Nice pics Paul!
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    Here's a few more for the Critter lovers out there...

    GE 25T in Monnett Ohio


    Not sure what it is and I can't remember where exactly, but it is in Ohio


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    Thanks Fred I love little critters !!!
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