Harley Davidson 2287 (EMD Model 40)
ex-US Navy No.4, s/n 2287
The EMD Model 40 was a two-axle diesel-electric locomotive built by Electro-Motive Corporation (EMC), and its corporate successor, General Motors' Electro-Motive Division (EMD) between August 1940 and April 1943. Nicknamed "critters", eleven examples of this locomotive were built. Powered by twin General Motors Detroit Diesel 6-71 diesel engines, which produce a combined 300 horsepower (224 kW).
Built as USN #4, used during World War II by the Naval Ordinance Plant in York, PA to haul bomb casings. Remained on site and served the American Machine and Foundry Company (AMF) and subsequently Harley-Davidson. Now on display at the York County History Center's Agricultural and Industrial Museum in York, Pennsylvania.
Harley Davidson 2287 (EMD Model 40)
ex-US Navy No.4, s/n 2287
The EMD Model 40 was a two-axle diesel-electric locomotive built by Electro-Motive Corporation (EMC), and its corporate successor, General Motors' Electro-Motive Division (EMD) between August 1940 and April 1943. Nicknamed "critters", eleven examples of this locomotive were built. Powered by twin General Motors Detroit Diesel 6-71 diesel engines, which produce a combined 300 horsepower (224 kW).
Built as USN #4, used during World War II by the Naval Ordinance Plant in York, PA to haul bomb casings. Remained on site and served the American Machine and Foundry Company (AMF) and subsequently Harley-Davidson. Now on display at the York County History Center's Agricultural and Industrial Museum in York, Pennsylvania.