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Kennecott Copper Corporation 771

Kennecott Copper Corporation 771

Description

Kennecott Copper Corporation 771 is a 125-ton, 750-volt, General Electric built, electric locomotive.

History

Kennecott Copper 771 was built at Erie Works and was completed on October 14, 1955. It is GE construction number 32392. The locomotive was built for and used as a yard switcher for Kennecott’s mainline operation. GE records indicate that it was released as road number 731. Other documents indicate that over its life is also carried numbers 861 and 805 in addition to its current number, 771.

  • Owners: Kennecott Copper Corporation 771
  • Trucks: Trucks, ALCO RM 541
  • Current Condition: 771 is in good condition and is non-operational.
  • Proposed Future Treatment: Needs to be painted. Locomotive needs new wiring.
  • Date Last Modified: Saturday, 04 June 2011

Hours

Year Round
Saturdays & Sundays
10:30 am – 5:00 pm


Summer Hours (May 27 - September 1)
Thursdays (Interurban Train Rides)
10:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Fridays (Guided Walking Tours Only)
10:30 AM - 3:30 PM

Hours may vary at any time due to weather and/or the availability of our volunteers.


Closed Holidays
Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, New Years Eve, New Years Day

Museum Location

5848 State Highway 12
Suisun City, CA 94585

(707) 374-2978

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