Vulcan Iron Works 45-Ton End-Cab Locomotive

Vulcan Iron Works 45-Ton End-Cab Locomotive
Laona Northern #101 (Denny Custer photo / R. Craig collection)
In the Fall of 1941, 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 Sloping radiator grille Ladder-type steps Headlight above radiator Shrouded exhaust stack	End-Cab Locomotive Specifications: Horsepower: 300/340 Engine: Cooper-BessemerENL6 Total length: 33'-5" Truck wheelbase: 7'-0" Bolster center: 16'-6' Wheel size: 27'(approximate) Fuel: 150 gal.

* * * Roster and Credits * * *

QMC Nmbr	Serial Nmbr	Bld date	Owners (in order)
4550	4333	10/41	To U.S. Army 7223 > U.S. Air Force 7223 > U.S. Marine Corps 7223 > El Paso Products 2
4551	4334	10/41	To U.S. Army 7432 > Wisconsin 11
4552	4335	10/41	To U.S. Army 7433 > Consolidated Builders #? > Henry J. Kaiser Sand & Gravel 313
4553	4336	10/41	To U.S. Army 7434
4554	4337	10/41	To U.S. Army 7435 > Hyman Michaels 4337 > Connor Land & Lumber 101 > Laona Northern 101
4555	4338	10/41	To U.S. Army 7436 > U.S. Air Force 7436 > Maule Industries 55 > Sterling Engine #?
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