Whitcomb diesel-electric locomotive No.
9
#9 at the Trolley Museum
(photo credit: TMNY collection, catalog #4907)
Built in 1943 by Whitcomb Locomotive Company
for the U.S. Army as No. 7980, this early diesel switcher
later served the Johnstown and Stoney Creek RR, the South Brooklyn
Railway, the New York City Transit Authority (as #20000)
and the Staten Island Rapid Transit Operating Authority.
It has two 250hp Buda diesel engines.
Its cab roof and hoods were lowered for clearance in the NYC IND subways.
#9 was moved to Kingston in June, 1990.
It is in running
condition and performs switching duties at the Museum.
Dimensions:
39'-0" x 8'-11" x 12'-0",
Weight:
138,200 lbs.
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