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| The Purpose | Even though the website has evolved significantly in recent years, the purpose of the THE DIESEL SHOP is two-fold. The first of which is a casual attempt to chronicle the history of first and second generation diesel-electric powered locomotives, particularly locomotives that once carried builder plates from such equipment manufacturers as the American Locomotive Co. (Alco), Baldwin Locomotive Works (BLW), Fairbanks Morse & Company (FM), and Lime-Hamilton Corporation. The second is to be a tool that railfan photographers can use to readily identify individual locomotives and their heritage. |
| The Milestones |
November 17, 1994 - THE DIESEL SHOP - Home to First and Second Generation
Locomotives website began.
March 30, 1997 - MOTIVE POWER ROSTERS section (data from Andrew Toppan') added. February 2, 2003 - BY-GONE BANNERS (Fallen Flags) section added December 12, 2004 - PRESERVED DIESELS section (concept and data from John Komanesky) added. March 12, 2005 - TECHNICAL DATA section (drawings and data by Jean-Denis Bachand) added. |
| The Legal Stuff | Images and material contained on this web site and images and material contained within any other web site linked from this site may be Copy- righted (owned by the creator). Material does not have to be labeled to be copyrighted. All photographic images, drawings, and sketches on this site are used with the owner's permission. Thus, it is advisable to check with the owner(s) prior to downloading / copying material for use other than your personal home viewing. This step will avoid Copy - right infringement and / or possible legal action in the event authors' or photographers' material are used without their permission. Thanks for your cooperation! |
| More Legal Stuff | Information on this website is offerred strictly for the enjoyment of railroad enthusiasts and non-professional photographers, more commonly known as railfans - and "foamers" (to the uninitiated). No guarantees in any form are offerred as to accuracy of techical data nor the roster lists. Additionally, Information contained on The Diesel Shop website is for railfans, by railfans, and is not from official railway records nor sources. |
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