Alco SSB9

    The SSB9 was a cow/calf version of the S6, 2 pairs was built for
    the Oliver Iron Mining RR, no.1217 & 1218.

    SSB9 Cow-Calf
    Artist's rendition of the SSB9 cow/calf.

    History
    no.1217A
    - to USS-Minntac Div. Virginia Minnesota,
    - to USS-Wellington Coal Prep. Plant, Wellington Utah,
    - to Coalplex International, Wellington Utah.

    Currently
    1217A is sitting derelict on the desert at the site of the old Columbia/USS wash plant site.
    The locomotive has a damaged radiator.
    The two B's and 1218A went to a coal prep plant in Corbin, KY.
    The prep plant is located just east of the CSX yard.
    They were still there, stored inside, in August 98. The plant is closed.

    Thanks to:
    Sheldon Perry
    Robert Lambrecht
    Ron Stafford
    Barry Maxfield

    Data

    Years Produced: 10/1956
    Number Produced: 2 cow/calf pairs
    Engine Type: 251
    Horse Power: 1800 (total)

    Existing Example

    Columbia/USS Steel #1217
    Photo credit: Barry Maxfield
    SSB9 'A' unit 1217

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