Baldwin Sharknose Diesels and Their Trucks

[Anonymous]

Did Baldwin use the same trucks on the RF-16 that Alco used on its RS (RS-11 to be exact) units?

From photos I've seen, they look pretty close. Is the wheel base length the same between these engines?

I'm relying on the Alco, and Baldwin experts to set me straight on this one.

Thanks

[Anonymous]

Compare these two photos:
http://www.northeast.railfan.net/images/mec802.jpg
http://www.rr-fallenflags.org/nyc/nyc1216.jpg

It looks like the RS-11 has a little longer wheelbase. The RF-16 has a wheelbase of 9' 10".

The trucks look the same to me.

[nfmisso]

The trucks on the ALco are 9' 4" axle to axle and use 40" wheels standard, 42" wheels optional. The Baldwins used 9' 10" and use 42" wheels only in part due to the large Westinghouse traction motors. 6" is HO is just under .069", so you be the judge. Most Baldwin models use the ALco wheelbase trucks......