Davenport 45-Ton End-Cab Locomotive

Davenport 45-Ton End-Cab Locomotive
Illinois Slag & Ballast (Marty Bernard photo)
For whatever reason, the U.S. Army Quartermaster Corps appeared partial towards 45-ton end-cab; the U.S. Military agency order a total of sixteen units from two separate contractors (nine from Davenport Locomotive Works and seven from Vulcan Iron Works). Delivery of the Davenport-built units began in early 1942 and finished three months later. All 16 45-Ton models were put to work at Army ordnance plants across the U.S. they would weigh 45 tons and ride on standard four- Wheel trucks. The Vulcan Iron Works built six 45-ton end-cab locomotives for the U.S. Military. The last of this group of 45-tonners was completed in November; all were lettered for the Army's Quartermaster Corps (QMC #4550-4555). At the close of WWII, the Vulcan's were transferred to the Army's Transportation Corps, and reassigned to eight different bases / air fields. By 1982, only of the four-axle end-cabs was still generating revenue for its owner -- Laona Northern #101.
Differentiating Spotting Features Elevated cab with three steps Vertical radiator grille with center spline Compressor housing on walkway (engineer's side) Ladder-type steps Hood with button-hole vents Large shroud around exhaust stack	End-Cab Model Specifications: Horsepower: 300/340 Engine: Cooper-Bessemer ENL6 Total length: 33'-5" Truck wheelbase: 7'-0" Bolster center: 16'-6' Wheel size: 36" Fuel: 150 gal.

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QMC Nmbr	Serial Nmbr	Bld date	Notes
4526	2378	4/42	To U.S. Army 7442 > Ohio Hydrate & Supply> Ohio Lime #? >Columbia Silicate #?
4527	2379	4/42	To U.S. Army 7443 > Carolina Western 7436
????	2371	2/42	To U.S. Army 7218 > Becker Sand & Gravel 1
????	2372	3/42	To U.S. Army 7192 > Wisconsin Steel 10
????	2373	3/42	To U.S. Army 7219 > Bettendorf Co. #?
????	2374	3/42	To U.S. Air Force 7220 > Hillsboro & North Eastern 6
????	2375	3/42	To U.S. Army 7221 > Alan Taggart #? > Illinois Slag & Ballast 2
????	2376	4/42	To U.S. Army 7193 > Colorado River & Western 101 >Texas Construction Materials 503 > Horne Railroad Construction no > Inman Services #?
????	2377	/42	To U.S. Army 7094 > R.A. Parkinson & Son #? > Bessemer Cement #?
Reference sources & Credits: Critters, Dinkys & Centercabs by Jay Reed The Second Diesel Spotters Guide by Jerry A. Pinkepank Locomotive Encyclopedia (1952 & 1956) by Simons-Boardman "Extra 2200 South Locomotive Newsletter," (February 1982)
Formatted by: R.Craig New: 6 April 2020