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    Losing a piece of Air Force history: 1864 is scrapped [Image 6 of 6]

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    A worker wearing a white hard hat and yellow gloves is guiding a large, heavily corroded and mud-covered industrial machine component being lifted by a yellow crane. The operation appears to be taking place at an outdoor industrial or salvage yard in a cold, arid environment. A crane operator is visible inside the yellow crane cab overseeing the lift.

    HILL AIR FORCE BASE, UTAH, UNITED STATES

    12.03.2015

    Photo by Alex R. Lloyd 

    Hill Air Force Base

    Randy Davis, Allied Metals truck operator, maneuvers U.S. Air Force S12 Switcher 1864’s prime mover (diesel engine) onto the bed of his truck as crane operator Chad McCloy, Nelson Intermountain Cranes, slowly lowers the 20,000 pound engine Dec. 3 at Hill Air Force Base. The locomotive, which was used on base from 1961 through 2007, will be recycled, repurposed and used as replacement parts. (U.S. Air Force photo/Alex R. Lloyd)

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    Date Taken: 12.03.2015
    Date Posted: 12.09.2015 17:39
    Photo ID: 2323818
    VIRIN: 151203-F-EI321-025
    Resolution: 2100x1289
    Size: 2.01 MB
    Location: HILL AIR FORCE BASE, UTAH, US
    Web Views: 199
    Downloads: 3

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    A U.S. Air Force locomotive (numbered 1864) is pulling a flatcar carrying a large white specialized military container or equipment housing mounted on a structural support frame. The flatcar is marked 'SP 598313 CUSHION-CAR' and the cargo bears USAF markings with warnings including 'LONGITUDINAL RESTRAINTS INSIDE' and 'TOXICITY HAZARD.' The scene appears to be on an open, flat terrain consistent with a military installation or test range.
    A worker in blue coveralls and a hooded sweatshirt is using an oxy-acetylene torch to cut metal on what appears to be a heavily damaged or decommissioned blue locomotive. Bright sparks are flying from the cutting point near a yellow safety railing on the locomotive's platform. The locomotive shows significant structural damage including a crushed or collapsed roof section.
    An abandoned and heavily damaged locomotive cab numbered '1864' lies on its side in an overgrown field with dry grass. The locomotive appears to be a diesel unit painted in blue and green, showing significant structural damage including crushed roof sections and broken windows. The scene suggests long-term abandonment, possibly at a salvage or boneyard location.
    A worker wearing a blue 'San Francisco' hoodie, green beanie, safety glasses, and leather gloves is using a cutting torch or welding tool outdoors in winter conditions. Steam or smoke is rising from the work surface, which appears to be a large metal container or vehicle with yellow and black striped markings. The scene is set in cold, sunny weather with bare trees visible in the background.
    The image shows a heavily damaged piece of industrial or heavy equipment, likely a vehicle or platform, with a prominent crack or fracture running through its yellow and black hazard-striped side panel. Active flames or embers are visible within the crack, indicating an ongoing fire or smoldering condition. The equipment shows extensive damage including deformation, charring, rust, and structural failure.
    A worker wearing a white hard hat and yellow gloves is guiding a large, heavily corroded and mud-covered industrial machine component being lifted by a yellow crane. The operation appears to be taking place at an outdoor industrial or salvage yard in a cold, arid environment. A crane operator is visible inside the yellow crane cab overseeing the lift.

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