Atlas s2 diesel locomotive for yard and industrial switching on your model layour. Patched bnsf 6234 as delivered to mtm shown at the jackson st. Check back often as i continue to scan and post more of his slides. My first post is long island rail road c420 224, the first repainted to match new emd gp382s, then being delivered. While the commonwealth and victorian railways started their dieselisation projects with general motors products, the first mainline diesel locomotives in nsw would be the 40 class, a more or less. Mar 19, 2016 model railroader is the worlds largest magazine on model trains and model railroad layouts. Between the time of its first diesel switcher locomotives in 1939 and the 1982.
Great deals on atlas ho scale model railroad diesel locomotives. Other alco diesel photos on the web here are some other photos found on the internet. Ho scale model railroad locomotives with used look for sale. Atlasn alco s2 locomotives we reserve the right to correct errors and change prices based on changes in msrp or manufacturer pricing policies without prior notice. Alco announced its century series of diesel locomotives in 1963 as a leap forward in power and reliability, an attempt to compete more aggressively with gmemd and ge in the marketplace. Alco s2 locomotives the alco s2 was the second model of switcher the company produced although it was constructed at the same time as the earlier s1. Also like the 280 and 460, the mogul was developed to replace the ubiquitous american 440 type, which saw use all across the country on everything from freight to passenger trains.
Pantex is the nations primary nuclear weapon assembly and disassembly plant. Basically, the two locomotives differed only in trucks, with the s2 using alcos own blunt trucks, and the s4 riding on standard aar type a switcher. Atlas ho scale model railroad diesel locomotives for sale. Basically, the two locomotives differed only in trucks, with the s2 using alco s own blunt trucks, and the s4 riding on standard aar type a switcher.
Alco s2 switch engine wodd bell71507irm union illinois. Although the large class 1 railroads in the usa no longer roster any alco dieselelectric locomotives, union pacific railroad still has two steam locomotives built at the schenectady, new york plant of american locomotive company 844 and 3985 and canadian pacific railways operating steam locomotive 2816 was built by alco s montreal locomotive works subsidiary in december 1930. There were 1,502 s2s sold to north american railroads. Diesel free delivery possible on eligible purchases.
Classic streamliners train cyclopedia erie lackawanna alco no. Atlas product archive that lists all products made from 2000 on in n scale, ho scale and o scale. The alco s1 and s3 were 660 horsepower 490 kw switcher dieselelectric locomotives produced by alco and their canadian subsidiary montreal locomotive works mlw. My alcomlw videos 1996 06 18 ww rs11 at vardo yard and on the road.
The alco s2 and s4 were 1,000 horsepower 746 kw diesel electric switchers produced by alco and canadian licensee montreal locomotive works mlw. Diesel locomotives minnesota transportation museum. After world war ii, diesel power dethroned steam and allelectric rail technology. Rare museum locomotive arrives in frisco, texas museum. Up until the 1930s, alco controlled 47 percent of the market, followed. Dec 04, 2009 from 1901 to 1969, alco locomotives were among the best known in north america. It has often been stated that they resembled alco s earlier dl100 series built during the early 1940s. The artwork illustration of a santa fe rs2 appeared in ahms 1967 product catalog. One of the significant differences between the two models was the increased horsepower of the s2, which was a 40% increase over the previous design. Rs2s were built from 1046 until 550, when alco switched to rs3s. The locomotive is currently not accessible to visitors. Minnesota transportation museum diesel locomotives, a type railway locomotive in. Some new alco models were also photographed in and around erie pa. The s1 was built between april 1940 and june 1950, with a total of 543 completed.
These were the first road units as the cpr had only bought alco s2 hp yard switchers to this point. Atlas ho scale model railroad locomotives for sale ebay. American locomotive company alco produced a wide range of dieselelectric locomotives until it ceased manufacture in 1969. The introduction of this alco road switcher came in 1969. This niche was owned by baldwin, with alco and fairbanksmorse their competition. Built by the american locomotive company alco the lowhood s2 was introduced in 1940 to replace alcos earlier highhood switchers. Here is the first comprehensive history of american locomotive companys steam and dieselpowered offeringsmachines that combined a rich railroading heritage with a reputation for pushing the envelope of locomotive technology. Union pacific alco, baldwin, fm, and other switchers. The 260 wheel arrangement, known as moguls were another of the early steam locomotive designs similar to the 460 tenwheeler and 280 consolidation. Alco s2 as10 class dieselelectric locomotive the alco s2 was the second model of switcher that the company produced although it was constructed at the same time as the earlier s1. The alco rs2 debuted at 1,500 horsepower, which would increase to 1,600 before production ended in march of 1950.
They built thousands of steam locomotives, including most new york cen. Atlas trainman ho scale milwaukee road alco s2 locomotive 1896. Great deals on ho scale model railroad locomotives with used look. Both were powered by alco 539 turbocharged, 6cylinder diesels. The company was formed in 1901 by the merger of schenectady locomotive engine manufactory of schenectady, new york, with seven smaller locomotive manufacturers. Bachmann industries alco 260 prr 3234 steam locomotive car. Ho scale kato emd sd402 ex milwaukee road emd lease patch custom. It will reside at a private facility in frisco until the museums new site is. Basically, the two locomotives differed only in trucks, with the s1 using alcos own blunt trucks, and the s3 riding on standard aar type a switcher trucks. Alco 251s in the conrail cyclopedia alco centuries. The alco t6 dl 440 was a dieselelectric locomotive of the switcher type rated at 1,000 horsepower 750 kw, that rode on twoaxle trucks, having a bb wheel arrangement. Although the large class 1 railroads in the usa no longer roster any alco dieselelectric locomotives, union pacific railroad still has two steam locomotives built at the schenectady, new york plant of american locomotive company 844 and 3985 and canadian pacific railways operating steam locomotive 2816 was built by alcos montreal locomotive works subsidiary in december 1930. Chehalis western c415 684 now owned by the city of tacoma conn.
Buy bachmann industries union pacific 1148 alco s2 diesel locomotive car. It was designed during world war ii and was supposed to compete against electromotives successful ft cab model that had entered production during the late 1930s. The american locomotive automobile company subsidiary designed and. Turn up your volume and enjoy the awesome chugging, smoking, horn and engine sounds of the diesel gods. Trains magazine offers railroad news, railroad industry insight, commentary on todays freight railroads, passenger service amtrak, locomotive technology, railroad preservation and history, railfan opportunities tourist railroads, fan trips, and great railroad photography.
It differed from subsequent c420 repaints, in that the topmost whiteblue separation, was lower and passed under the number boards, while the. As nilesh has written, alco locomotives are stil being made under license in india. Great deals on atlas ho scale model railroad locomotives. Note the lack of battery box on the walkway, as well as the presence of a fuel fill on the side of the cab, indicating that the fuel tank is directly under the cab, both spotting features of the rs2.
The ahm model was built in yugoslavia and shares design features with other similarly made locos in ahms. Model railroader is the worlds largest magazine on model trains and model railroad layouts. Buy bachmann industries alco 260 prr 3234 steam locomotive car. Images of each page averaging 6080k are provided at their original size in the contents area. From the growl of the turbocharged 539 diesel engine to the bleat of the singlechime air horn, this ho scale alco s2 captures the sounds of its prototype. This section features trains hauled by alco locomotives american locomotive company videos. Alco s2 and s4 dieselelectric locomotive the alco s2 and s4 were 1,000 horsepower 746 kw diesel electric switchers produced by alco and canadian licensee montreal locomotive works mlw. Alcogeneral electric dieselelectric switcher manual. Had alco been able to deliver the units sooner rs1s would have been acquired instead.
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Thank you for creating this new group, and accepting me as a member. Jointedrail content is currently supported only in trainz. A collection of photos from the late frank christoph, most were taken at the general electric plant at erie pennsylvania when the units were brand new. Expand your options of fun home activities with the largest online selection at. Not responsible for changes in manufacturer specifications. A list of streamlined diesel locomotives manufactured by alco and alco ge. Media in category alco pa locomotives the following 3 files are in this category, out of 3 total. The cpr was in a hurry to get the diesels and choose baldwin over alco as both alco and emd were backed up with orders. His first breakthrough was a constantspeed, nonsparking motor with fixed brushes. The alco pa was a family of a1aa1a diesel locomotives built to haul passenger trains. Included were 54 alco s2s, 45 alco s4s, six baldwin vo s, five. The upper hudson river railroad ceased to exist on december 31, 2010. Tilly industries carries a full range of alco parts. My alco mlw videos 1996 06 18 ww rs11 at vardo yard and on the road.