Equipment Information

ComEd 19 is a self-propelled diesel-electric crane, known as a “locomotive crane,” designed for utility use. Cranes like this were commonly used by railroads for track maintenance and other chores. This crane was last used at ComEd’s Fisk Generating Station, located in Chicago along the South Branch of the Chicago River near Cermak and Racine.

Builder: Industrial Brownhoist
Year Built: 1951
Length: 69ft 6in
Width: 10ft
Height: 15ft 3in
Weight: ??? lbs
Brakes: SA2 Independant
Trucks: Bettendorf
Description: Crane
Arrived: 1985
Condition: Complete / restored / operational

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