Kennecott Copper 702




Facts and Figures


Current Number702
Railway RepresentedKennecott Copper
BuilderGeneral Electric
Built In1928
Builder's order id10657
Currently in (State)Iowa
--(Locality)Boone
Totally out of svc date1988
(Initial retirement date)1982
Car Typelocomotive
-subtypesteeplecab
-designation
Statusstored inoperable
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Gauge4'8.5"
Constructionsteel
Roof typeAR
EndedDE
Length38'0"
Width
Height
Weight170600
#Seatsn/a
#Wheels/Conf.8
Total HP900
Trucks
Brakes14EL
CompressorCP-35A
Control
MotorsGE HM818B (4)
Voltage (if not 600DC)750vDC

Locomotive 702 stored derelict at B&SV in 2021
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photo: https://www.flickr.com/photos/92095601@N08/50894811088/

Locomotive 702 stored derelict at B&SV in 2020
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photo: https://www.flickr.com/photos/92095601@N08/50915886218/



Ownership History


OwnerCar NumFromToPreservation?Loan?
Kennecott Copper (Utah, Bingham Canyon)7021929 1986 NO NO
Boone & Scenic Valley (Iowa, Boone)7021986 present YES NO


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