ALCO RSD-15

[Anonymous]

barbarosa: you are partially correct, MLWs M-640 was built as a standard AC-DC locomotive, however, in the mid-to late 80s (I can't think of the exact year) CP Rail used the unit as a test bed for new AC technology. Unfortunately, by that time the unit no longer contained its original 18-251F rated at 4,000hp, I belive a 16-251E replaced it.[V]
TARGUBRIGHT: no offence taken. The main reason ALCos are so scarce is because ALCo went out of business in 1969, and its subsidary Montreal Locomotive Works (MLW) was bought by Bombardier in 1978. ALCos are by no means poor preformers, you could run them through hell, so to speak (and many RRs did), only have to change a cylinder head or two every 6months to a year, and put em back on the road. Most ALCos were sturdy locomotives and good pullers, like the S-2 or 4 not enough horsepower to spin its wheels, they would pull anything you put behind them. ALCo suffered from poor sales most of its life, after the problems with the 244 engine customers were some what weary to buy their 251 powered machines, which had almost no problems at all. Ok I'm gonna go take a nap now.[8D]

[Anonymous]

Forgive me if I'm wrong,but wasn't the lone M-640 Alcos single excursion into AC traction territory?If so then that would most likely make it the first AC traction road engine period.I hope this jewel is under wraps somewhere!!!!!!

[Anonymous]

Forgive me if I'm wrong,but wasn't the lone M-640 Alcos single excursion into AC traction territory?If so then that would most likely make it the first AC traction road engine period.I hope this jewel is under wraps somewhere!!!!!!

[Anonymous]

Gentlemen,
I know very little about Alco engines. I know very little about railroads for that matter. I have a Question, (no offence intended) Why are these Engines rare? Is it because these engines were poor performers and none of the railroads wanted them?

TIM A

[Anonymous]

Gentlemen,
I know very little about Alco engines. I know very little about railroads for that matter. I have a Question, (no offence intended) Why are these Engines rare? Is it because these engines were poor performers and none of the railroads wanted them?

TIM A

[edblysard]

Born new years eve. Your born christmas.
Dont you just hate the "merry christmas, oh, and happy birthday" thing?
They allways try to get a twofor in there...
Stay Frosty,
Ed

[edblysard]

Born new years eve. Your born christmas.
Dont you just hate the "merry christmas, oh, and happy birthday" thing?
They allways try to get a twofor in there...
Stay Frosty,
Ed

[Anonymous]

Here Jim.
This web page features my favorite locomotives.
www.austinsteamtrain.org

For more info click on eather Alco diesel 442[:)] or Southern Pacific 786[:)].
To see more pics click photo gallery.
Latter I'll email you pics I took.

Talk to you latter Jim.

Sincerly, Bryan Henderson [:)]

[Anonymous]

Here Jim.
This web page features my favorite locomotives.
www.austinsteamtrain.org

For more info click on eather Alco diesel 442[:)] or Southern Pacific 786[:)].
To see more pics click photo gallery.
Latter I'll email you pics I took.

Talk to you latter Jim.

Sincerly, Bryan Henderson [:)]

[Anonymous]

Not to try and bust your chops or anything man, but there rarer ALCo locomotives. the rarest is MLWs lone M-640; a 4000 hp beast powered by a 18-251, although it no longer has the original engine. The second is ALCos RS-27, at 2,400hp it is the 4-axle equivilant to the RSD-15, only 2 survive. Third is the ALCo C-636 onle one is operational in the US and 3 in Canada, the next is the C-430 only 5 remain, however an amazing 4 are still operable! Pretty good for a loco where only 16 were produced [:D] Then there is the C-630, several remain but only 2 or 3 are operable. If you would like some more statistics just Email me, I am a pretty good athority on ALCo, MLW and Bombardier locomotives, and will be happy to awnser any of your questions! Just go to http://stlouisrail.tk/ and click on 'Contact Me' for my emails! And I am not trying to be mean, just helpful[8D]

[Anonymous]

Not to try and bust your chops or anything man, but there rarer ALCo locomotives. the rarest is MLWs lone M-640; a 4000 hp beast powered by a 18-251, although it no longer has the original engine. The second is ALCos RS-27, at 2,400hp it is the 4-axle equivilant to the RSD-15, only 2 survive. Third is the ALCo C-636 onle one is operational in the US and 3 in Canada, the next is the C-430 only 5 remain, however an amazing 4 are still operable! Pretty good for a loco where only 16 were produced [:D] Then there is the C-630, several remain but only 2 or 3 are operable. If you would like some more statistics just Email me, I am a pretty good athority on ALCo, MLW and Bombardier locomotives, and will be happy to awnser any of your questions! Just go to http://stlouisrail.tk/ and click on 'Contact Me' for my emails! And I am not trying to be mean, just helpful[8D]

[Anonymous]

The ALCO RSD-15 is probaly the rareist diesel locomotive ever. How rare you ask? Ten are said to be static and will may never operate again, and three that are fully operational (One is undergoing restoration in Austin, Texas).
If you have read some of my fourms you may know how facinated I' am with the ALCO RSD-15. The best part is that one of them operate near my home town
(two if you count the 443,undergoing restoration). [:D][:D][:D]
The 442 is a 6 axle, 2,400 h.p. monster. Formally owned by the ATSF, she was bought by the Austin Steam Train Association to pull trains for ASTA wile the
786, a 2-8-2 Mikido, is being repaired. Here sister engien the 443 is undergoing restoration. Did I tell you that? [:p][:p][:p] Check out this pic by Clyde King of this cool and uniqe locomotive. [:D][:p][:)]
http://espee.railfan.net/nonindex/rsd15_photos/5162_sp-rsd15-clyde_king.jpg

Hey please check out my profile.[:)]

[Anonymous]

The ALCO RSD-15 is probaly the rareist diesel locomotive ever. How rare you ask? Ten are said to be static and will may never operate again, and three that are fully operational (One is undergoing restoration in Austin, Texas).
If you have read some of my fourms you may know how facinated I' am with the ALCO RSD-15. The best part is that one of them operate near my home town
(two if you count the 443,undergoing restoration). [:D][:D][:D]
The 442 is a 6 axle, 2,400 h.p. monster. Formally owned by the ATSF, she was bought by the Austin Steam Train Association to pull trains for ASTA wile the
786, a 2-8-2 Mikido, is being repaired. Here sister engien the 443 is undergoing restoration. Did I tell you that? [:p][:p][:p] Check out this pic by Clyde King of this cool and uniqe locomotive. [:D][:p][:)]
http://espee.railfan.net/nonindex/rsd15_photos/5162_sp-rsd15-clyde_king.jpg

Hey please check out my profile.[:)]