The ALCO S-2 and S-4 are 1,000-horsepower (746 kW) diesel electric switcher locomotives produced by ALCO and Canadian licensee Montreal Locomotive Works (MLW). [1] Powered by turbocharged, 6-cylinder ALCO 539 diesel engines, the two locomotives differed mainly in their trucks: the S-2 had ALCO "Blunt" trucks; the S-4, AAR type A switcher trucks ...

Alco S-7, S-10, S11, S12 & S-13 (Built by MLW only)-Info supplied by R. Craig: Original owner Road Numbers Qty. Bldr Numbers Bldr Dates; Alco S-7; Alco S-5 Roster

MLW-Built S-7, S-10, S11, S12 & S-13-Info supplied by R. Craig: Model Original owner Road Numbers Bldr Numbers Bldr Dates; S-7: Canadian National: 8206-8213

Concept idea and much of the data for "Preserved Diesels" roster provided by John Komanesky, with updates from Gerald Altizer, Robert Banke, R. Craig, Bob Devine, Chuck Hayes, Andy Jackson, Randy Mosele, Ed Raye, Stan Rutledge, and Shawn Stauffer, Howard Wise. Additional info from "Alco Notes" by John Mech.

ALCo / MLW Diesel Locomotive Roster Instructions: Owing to CN's habit of renumbering Motive Power on a regular basis, I have decided to arrange this roster using CN's classification for each group of engines, which in itself has its flaws owing to CN's other habit of …

Jan 1, 2023 · S2: 1,502 units and best-selling model of Alco diesel locomotives. The S2 has a larger radiator grille (wider than it is tall) compared to the S1. Note also the cab overhang. Trains collection. The 1,000-hp S2 proved to be Alco’s most-popular diesel locomotive, with …

Oct 20, 2019 · The switch engine was ubiquitous, and one of the most popular and important models was the diesel-electric S-series produced by Alco from 1940 to 1960.

CACV S4 3051 handled the Fall Foliage Train this day, while S7 3052 underwent inspection and handled some switching in Milford. CACV S7 3052 is believed to be the last operating Alco/ MLW S7 in North America.

Canadian National Railroad Alco S7 Photo Runby #2 at the Cooperstown & Charlotte Valley Railroad Susquehanna Railfair 2015

Jul 17, 2010 · We went to the Cooperstown and Charlotte Valley Railroad i...