Location Reference
GTW 8305
An abandoned steam engine near Sterling IL
(Location ID: 77)
41.77773, -89.76454
Galt, Illinois
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GTW 8305 is an abandoned steam engine located on a disconnected spur in Galt, IL, near Sterling. It was still on location as of 2023 and served as a steel mill switcher. It sits behind Tettens Grain and permission is required from them to access it.
Check out the 2017 blog post on the engine
Associated Files:
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2020-05-24 19.41.56.jpg
Location Notes
I spent far too long trying to determine the location of this engine and if it was still in place!