Kennecott Copper 700




Facts and Figures


Current Number700
Railway RepresentedKennecott Copper
BuilderGeneral Electric
Built In1927
Builder's order id10258
Currently in (State)California
--(Locality)Rio Vista
Totally out of svc date1987
(Initial retirement date)1984
Car Typelocomotive
-subtypebattery/electric steeplecab
-designation
Statusoperated occasionally
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Gauge4'8.5"
Constructionsteel
Roof typeAR
EndedDE
Length37'0"
Width11'9"
Height17'7"
Weight170600
#Seatsn/a
#Wheels/Conf.8
Total HP900
Trucks
Brakes14EL (K14F)
CompressorCP-35A
ControlGE M (C505A)
MotorsGE HM818A (4)
Voltage (if not 600DC)750vDC

Locomotive 700 during switching at WRM in 2022
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Locomotive 700 on display at WRM in 2021
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Ownership History


OwnerCar NumFromToPreservation?Loan?
Utah Copper (Utah, Bingham Canyon)7001927 1936 NO NO
Kennecott Copper (Utah, Bingham Canyon)7001936 1984 NO NO
Western Railway Museum (California, Rio Vista)7001987 present YES NO


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Locomotive 700 in operation at WRM in 2021
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