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.

Dec 27, 2024 · The RSD15, affectionately known as "Alligators" for their long, low short hood was the final six-axle RS model Alco's plant in Schenectady, New York would catalog. It was one of the most powerful models in the Road Switcher (RS) line although sales were very modest and did not top 100 units (however, it did outsell the RSD12).

Oct 9, 2023 · This high-nose Alco is one of six owned Duluth, Missabe & Iron Range Railway. The RSD15 was introduced in the same carbody as its predecessor, the almost identical 244-equipped RSD7. Just over two dozen were built, going to Santa Fe, Chesapeake & Ohio, and Pennsylvania.

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. The RSD-15 was powered by an ALCO 251 16-cylinder four-cycle V-type prime mover rated at 2,400 horsepower (1.79 MW); it superseded the almost ...

RSD-15 Spotting features: Seven-feet shorter than RSD-12 High hoods with notched nose; ATSF, SP & SSW had low-notched nose Six-axle trucks (all powered)

Aug 24, 2003 · 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).

The ALCO RSD-15 was a diesel-electric locomotive of the road switcher type built by ALCO of Schenectady, New York between February 1956 and June 1960, during which time 87 locomotives were produced.

The ALCO RSD-15 is a American locomotive class. Built by the American Locomotive Company between August 1956 and June 1960, 75 locomotives were produced. The locomotive rode on a pair of three-axle Trimount trucks, in an AAR C-C wheel arrangement, with all axles powered by General Electric model 752 traction motors.

The Alco RSD-15 was built between 1956 and 1960 in Schenectady, New York. The RSD-15 was powered by an Alco 251 16-cylinder V-type engine. Rated at 2,400 horsepower, these versatile locomotives were suited for mainline freight and passenger service.

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