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Pictures of SWIS 244
Owner:
SWIS
Model:
Alco S6
Built As:
SP 1055 (S6)
Serial Number:
81726
Order No:
21028
Frame Number:
Built:
6/1956
Notes:
ex-SP 1055/1222
Other locos with this serial:
SLGG 244(S6)
SLGG 1222(S6)
SWIS 244(S6)
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Title:
SWIS S6 244
Description:
Sidney Warehousing and Industrial Sites Inc. (SWIS) 244 with oil containment issues at Sidney, Nebraska on February 20, 1984, Kodachrome by Jim Altman, Chuck Zeiler collection. This locomotive was built in June 1956 (c/n 81726) as SP 1055, renumbered in 1965 to 1222. It was retired in January 1976 and sold to Chrome Crankshaft. In September 1977 it was sold to SWIS and in February 1990 it was sold to Sidney & Lowe Railroad. The following is from the book, Comprehensive Guide To Industrial Locomotives Third Edition: The Sioux Army Depot was established in 1942 to manufacture and store ammunition. It closed in 1967 and was redeveloped by SWIS for private use. This S6 - still painted inwhat might be described as distressed SP gray and scarlet - provided the muscle for the rail service utility.
Photo Date:
2/20/1984
Upload Date:
8/14/2014 12:55:25 PM
Location:
Sidney, NE
Author:
Jim Altman
Categories:
Roster
Locomotives:
SWIS 244(S6)
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