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[quote]QUOTE: <i>Originally posted by nanaimo73</i> <br /><br />Old Timer- <br />I realize this is off topic, but could you tell me what the first diesels were on the N&W, and what year did they arrive ? <br />Thanks. <br />[/quote] <br />I think I'm right in saying that the first diesels bought by the N&W were four Alco RS3s in 1955. Followed by Alco RS11s, EMD GP9s and Alco T6 switchers. <br /> <br />Aswell as being the last Road to order diesel power it is also worth noting that Roanoke Shops were still turning out Steam Loco's into the 1950's. The last loco a S1a 0-8-0 shifter being completed in 1953.
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