Curtis Bay, MD

[sizemore]

Possibly, but I wouldn't hold your breath.

1. That's a definite truck job to get it there. Granted, it's easier to go from there to the B&O than from the B&O up to, say, Harrisburg.
2. There's not a lot left there. It looks like only the things that were too afixed were not removed, which means a restoration job would be tough.
3. It's not part of their collections strategy (which it seems they finally have). They're actually getting rid of stuff at the moment, and I'm not sure if they want more. Sadly, that place does have a place in Baltimore railroad history, but I don't think they'd bite.
4. It's not "sexy". It'd be easy to get folks to rally around a WM Challenger, but an off-brand switcher (ie, not a 44 tonner) from a scrap yard that wiped out a lot of cool ***** is tough to get people (donors and the general public) jazzed about.

Sadly.

However, there are organizations around who might be interested. I'll noodle that one over, but Eric might beat me to the punch with thinking about someone.

It's closer to the mainline that you think but yes a truck job to get it to the rails. Then it can be dead-headed or flatcar to its destination. They cut the rails fore and aft. Both Catapillar engines are still there and could be brought back to life.

Tim

[Ed Kapuscinski]

Getting it to the rails isn't the only concern. There are lots of various issues with moving equipment, and it being CSX you already have a strike against you (they simply do not play ball: http://server.rypn.org/forums/viewtopic.php?f=1&t=29771).

Then you'd need to make sure it's actually in movable condition: properly working and inspected brakes, alignment control couplers (since it's a locomotive), COTS, AEI tag, registered in UMLER, etc...

If it seems like a huge hassle, well, that's because it is! It's why preservationists tend to be cranky

[Bob Bufkin]

Not to mention who the legal owner is.  Might be difficult to even find out.  Probably worth more as scrap metal than an historical locomotive (which unfortunately I doubt it is).

[choochin3]

I checked out that GE about 5-6 years ago,and the radiators were still there.
Looks like the damn crackhead scrappers took those.
It's pretty wild that the rail is pulled up on both ends of this poor little lokie.

[seusscaboose]

FAT CHICKS ROCK! (if you knew the building you know where that is from!).
The S.

that quote is CLASSIC!
I love driving by that building and remembering seeing E8's on the scrap line...  it is one of my earliest (and saddest memories)...  I just couldn't grasp why anyone would cut up a locomotive.  Then again, I was very young.

anyway... back to the quote.  It is awesome!

[DKS]

This has Tom Mann written all over it...

[Philip H]

@DKS,
So that's what that tag translates into!

[RockGp40]

Another sign of the times, WBAL and others report that the Millenium Inorganic Chemical Company will shutter the plant (I believe the end of next year). I believe they are the last customer before the bay on that line. Bye bye local titanium dioxide!

[sizemore]

It seams my photos have gone the way of the Do-Do. I will have to correct that tonight. Maybe. It's the draft and all, plus I really want to work on trains this week.

The S.

[GonzoCRFan]

Another sign of the times, WBAL and others report that the Millenium Inorganic Chemical Company will shutter the plant (I believe the end of next year).

Based on some of the waste samples I've analyzed coming out of that place, it's no surprise they're going under. I inherently question any chemical process that intentionally mixes cyanides with acids...

Back on topic, I've always loved the Curtis Bay area. The small shipyard on the west side of the Hawkins Point bridge has ancient gems like B&O freight barges in it. Hulks of semi-sunken boats chub me right on out. And c'mon, the neighborhood even has its own infectious-waste incinerator. What more do you need?

As for the locomotive, it would have to find a wealthy benefactor for it to have a fighting chance. Just getting a truck to move it even across town would cost about $2K if permits were factored in, best case scenario. If you're not lucky enough to find a trailer with rail ramps capable of moving it, you need a crane at each end of the move at the cost of at least $4K apiece. Bank on having to rent some earthmoving equipment to clear the brush and trees to make a workspace for the move. Your bill is gonna be approaching $20K before even a lick of actual restoration work is done. As a preservationist, you have to choose your battles and realize some things are just going to be too expensive to save sometimes.