G.E. B+B switching locomotive with 47 tons supplied to the former E.F. Sorocabana from January to March of 1947. They had two 300 HP, D-17000 model Caterpillar motors. These motors were originally designed for use in tractors, but were also adapted to be used in railroads.. See the last machine of this kind still in operation in 1976. Photo shot by Carl Heinz Hahmann; this copy was kindly sent by Alberto H. del Bianco, from Pirassununga SP.
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