Farewell to Steam …

By G. A. Sauer
Published on September 1, 1962
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Two new 1600hp Baldwin-Lima-Hamilton Diesel locomotives to replace steam power for Rayonier Logging Co., Grays Harbor, Washington.
Two new 1600hp Baldwin-Lima-Hamilton Diesel locomotives to replace steam power for Rayonier Logging Co., Grays Harbor, Washington.
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No. 90. 2-8-2 Baldwin. Serial 59071, built 1926. Weight 185,000 lbs. Tractive effort 35,700 lbs. 48' drivers. 20' x 28'cyl. 180psi.
No. 90. 2-8-2 Baldwin. Serial 59071, built 1926. Weight 185,000 lbs. Tractive effort 35,700 lbs. 48' drivers. 20' x 28'cyl. 180psi.
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No. 38, 2-6-6-2 Baldwin Mallet, serial 61781, built 1934. Weight 293,000 pounds. Tractive effort 59,600 lbs. 51' drivers, 20' x 31' x 28' cylinders. 225psi. This engine is hot.
No. 38, 2-6-6-2 Baldwin Mallet, serial 61781, built 1934. Weight 293,000 pounds. Tractive effort 59,600 lbs. 51' drivers, 20' x 31' x 28' cylinders. 225psi. This engine is hot.

Peshastin, Washington

On March 30, 1962, my wife and I went to the dedication Ceremony
marking the change-over of Rayonier Grays Harbor logging operations
from steam to Diesel locomotives.

The Company has eight steam locomotives. Two were in
service.

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