is this a GE 80 Ton? The whole windows in the front and back of the cab throw me off.
A better look at CHH 5 is here:
and while that may have GE running gear, it's older than any 80-tonner I've seen. I'd say '30s. Somebody break out the Diesel Spotter's Guide.
For a better view of the doors and openings on the hoods, here is a 1970 view (watermarked by the seller) that was offered on eBay:
I think it may be a pre-war Westinghouse unit. Somewhere I've got a book with a collection of photos of northeast shortlines. I think this beast is among them. I'll keep digging.
It's hard to see the details but it appears to be the domestic version of a Whitcomb locomotive. They also made a low clearance cab version for use by the Military in WW II. Some of those also made it into commercial use here.
http://www.expressmetalsrecycling.com/whitcomb locomotive.jpg
The Second Diesel Spotters Guide published by Kalmbach has a photo on page MISC-413 of a "Westinghouse 530- hp duel engine hood unit" there was a 4-cylinder 265-hp inline engine under each hood. Caption: "The first unit was Cheswick & Harmar #5, built in 1933"
While very similar the loco in the photo has some very visible differences from the posted photos of HRR #5. Main differences are the position of the cab side window (it's not centered), what appear to be louvers on the hood sides ), exhaust pipe not visible, no box in front of the cab, and different number of stanchions on the side handrails..
Trucks and underbody (air tanks etc) appear the same. The owner of the loco in the photo is not identified. There were 4 locos built from 1933 and 1935. The locos may not have been identical in appearance, however it is likely the appearance of the loco changed over the years. It is also possible that the loco does not have the original engines
I tried to sell my two cents worth, but no one would give me a plug nickel for it.
I don't have a leg to stand on.
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