The ALCO RSD-7 was a diesel-electric locomotive of the road switcher type built by ALCO at Schenectady, New York between January 1954 and April 1956. Two versions were built, with the same RSD-7 model designation but different specifications and power ratings, although both used the ALCO 244 engine in V16 configuration.

Dec 27, 2024 · The RSD7, a remarkably robust six-axle locomotive, represented a significant advancement in the company's catalog, surpassing any previous model produced by the company. Notably, it was not conceived to rival Electro …

Alco RSD-7. Production Roster; Reformatted: 20 October 2020 R. Craig photo-Info from: John Komanesky; Original owner Road Numbers Bldr Numbers Bldr Dates; Alco(Demo) DL600, DL601: 80960, 81088: 1, 2/54: Atchison Topeka & Santa Fe: 602-606: 81106-81110: 10-11/55: 607-611: 81121-81125: 11/55: Chesapeake & Ohio: 6800-6811: 81901-81912: 2-4/56 ...

The ALCO RSD-15 is a diesel-electric locomotive built by the American Locomotive Company (ALCO) of Schenectady, New York between August 1956 and June 1960, during which time 75 locomotives were produced.

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Thanks to Allan McCormick for corrections.

Jan 13, 2025 · #8607 was constructed in December of 1956, while #8610 was built in January of 1957. In this context, they're pulling a passenger train that's just leaving the Passenger Station and heading up the Allegheny Mountains to Gallitzin, where the ALCo's will be uncoupled and returned to this location to await another helper run up "The Mountain."

PRR Class APS-24MS.

Aug 11, 2010 · Does anybody know where I can find accurate drawings (w/dimensions) for the ALCO RSD-7? Has a kit of one ever been offered on the market? I’m reasonably good at kitbashing but I need some reference material first.

Alco RSD7: Built As: ALCO DL601 (RSD7) Serial Number: 81088: Order No: 20913: Frame Number: prime mover # 13805: Built: 2/1954: Notes: One of two RSD7 demos: Other locos with this serial: ATSF 601(RSD7) ALCO DL-601(RSD7) Page Controls : View: Pics Per Page: Page 1 of 1. Site Design ...