Whitcomb 8 65 ton diesel-electric switcher

The Whitcomb Locomotive Works were located at Rochelle, Illinois, originally known as the George D. Whitcomb Co. which produced mining equipment including gasoline and electric locomotives after the beginning of the 20th century. In 1931 the company became bankrupt and was purchased by the Baldwin Locomotive Works which operated the company as the Whitcomb Locomotive Works until 1940. Baldwin completely took over the company in 1940 and it was operated as a division of Baldwin. In February 1952 locomotive production was shifted from Rochelle to the Eddystone works. more