Kennecott Copper 407




Facts and Figures


Current Number407
Railway RepresentedKennecott Copper
BuilderGeneral Electric
Built In1947
Builder's order id29120
Currently in (State)California
--(Locality)Rio Vista
Totally out of svc date1984
(Initial retirement date)1982
Car Typelocomotive
-subtypemodern steeplecab
-designation
Statusstored inoperable
More info
Gauge4'8.5"
Constructionsteel
Roof typeAR
EndedDE
Length43'2"
Width10'6"
Height18'8"
Weight256000
#Seatsn/a
#Wheels/Conf.8
Total HP3200
TrucksAlco RM541
Brakes14EL (K14)
CompressorGE 7CP32B3 (2)
ControlGE P17KC72A1
MotorsGE 729C1 (4)
Voltage (if not 600DC)(dual)
Notes750vDC/3000vDC operation

Locomotive 407 in storage at WRM
Western Railway Museum
photo: https://www.wrm.org/visit/car-roster/locomotives/electric/item/59-kennecott-copper-corporation-407

Locomotive 407 in storage at WRM
Large Scale Trains
photo: http://www.trainweb.org/girr/relics/wrm/wrm.html



Ownership History


OwnerCar NumFromToPreservation?Loan?
Kennecott Copper (Utah, Bingham Canyon)71947 1964 NO NO
Kennecott Copper (Utah, Bingham Canyon)4071964 1984 NO NO
Western Railway Museum (California, Rio Vista)4071984 present YES NO