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NORM Collection
Dundee Cement Company
Plymouth Diesel Hydraulic Locomotive
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The Museum's Diesel Hydraulic Switcher was built in 1960 by the Plymouth Locomotive Works in Plymouth, Ohio for the Dundee Cement Company. It served at their Independence Ohio plant until it was retired in the early 2000's. It was donated to the Museum in August of 2012 by the factility's current owner's, Holcim (US) Incorporated, and has been returned to active service at the Museum.
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Plymouth Diesel Locomotive Specifications:
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Type:
Internal Combustion Locomotive
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Description:
Model DDT, Type 6, 2 Axle, Diesel Hydraulic
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Builder:
Plymouth Locomotive Works, Division of the Fate-Root-Heath Co, Plymouth, Ohio
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Year Built:
1960
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Aquired by NORM:
2012
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Dimensions:
Length: 13ft. 6in., Over Couplers: 16ft., Width: 5ft. 8in., Height: 7ft. 6in.
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Weight:
20,000 lbs.
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Seats:
1
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Engine:
Detroit Diesel 4-71-70
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Torque Converter:
Allison TCD535
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Brakes:
Westinghouse H-2-F
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Compressor:
Bendix-Westinghouse TU-FLOW 500
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Prior Service Location:
Dundee Cement Company / Holcim (US) Inc., Independence, Ohio
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  This photo shows the locomotive at Holcim being prepped for the move to the Museum. (W. Stoner)
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 Unloading at the Museum, August 16, 2012. (W. Stoner)
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On the Prunkard Maintenance Building siding at NORM. (W. Stoner)
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This photo shows a rear view of the locomotive's cab. (B.C. Gage)
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Last Updated 09/09/2012
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