I had some relatives who worked at the American Steel Founderies in Granite City, IL. I had known from my father that the plant had had ancient Whitcomb switchers (most scrapped, one in museum) for a time but have now discovered that the plant bought 2 new EMD SW1001’s in either the late 70’s to early 80’s. I found a photo of one from 2005, but haven’t found anything more recent.
It might be too much to ask, but does anybody know if they’re still at the plant, have been sold to another operator, or have been scrapped?
I’m sorry if this is too specific; it’s more personal than historical.