TrainPages: Oregon Pacific SW900 #901

Ex-CRANDIC SW900 #91 in Milwaukie on September 6, 2007

Locomotive #901, "Richard C. Williams/E. Ruth Williams," was built in October 1953 as an SW8.

Ex-CRANDIC SW900 #91 in Milwaukie on September 6, 2007

It was originally Cedar Rapids & Iowa City #91. In 1989, #91 was rebuilt into an SW900, increasing its horsepower from 800 to 900 horsepower.

Ex-CRANDIC SW900 #91 in Milwaukie on September 6, 2007

The locomotive was purchased in 2007 and arrived in Milwaukie by September.

Ex-CRANDIC SW900 #91 in Milwaukie on September 6, 2007

Oregon Pacific SW900 #901 in Milwaukie on November 22, 2007

It was subsequently painted in Oregon Pacific colors.

Oregon Pacific SW900 #901 in Milwaukie on November 22, 2007

It is the only Oregon Pacific locomotive to have a different name on each side of the cab.

Oregon Pacific SW900 #901 in Milwaukie on November 22, 2007

#901 was initially assigned to the East Portland branch but was moved to the Molalla branch in 2008.

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