Freight Motor

#254

L254 is a 25-ton electric locomotive built by General Electric. It was equipped with Third Rail Shoes for use at the copper mines, and as a trolley wire, a pole would have been in the way. It was assigned to the Great Falls Reduction Department at Anaconda Copper Mining

This type of freight motor is typically called a steeple cab. The cab was designed to give the operator a clear view no matter which direction the motor was pulling. This way, the locomotive would never have to be turned around.

Car Facts

Year Built: 1915

Builder: General Electric

Year Retired: 1973

Museum Acquired: 1993

Track Gauge: Standard

Motors: GE 57H on arch bar trucks

Status: To Be Restored

Sister #251 in Montana