The ALCO RS-27 (specification DL-640) was a diesel-electric locomotive built by ALCO between December 1959 and October 1962. Only 27 examples were manufactured. [1] With ALCO's introduction of the Century Series line in 1963, the C-424 (specification DL …

2024年12月27日 · The RS27 was a late model of the Road Switcher (RS) series that produced more than 2,000 horsepower. However, the model was unsuccessful, a common theme of Alco production during this time. The RS27 looked very much like Alco's later models and was the first to receive the builder's new styling.

RS-27 Spotting features: Not likely to be mistaken for any other Alco model Short front nose (cab moved forward to facilitate installation of 16-cylinder engine)

Alco's RS27 (specification DL640) was designed to handle high-speed freights; it was not intended to be a general purpose locomotive. As such,it was powered by the 16-cylinder version of the 251B engine, rated at 2400 horsepower.

2022年6月17日 · Alco RS27 failure: It’s tough when professional engineers create a decent locomotive that builds on successes, and pitfalls, of the past and still nobody really wants it. That was the Alco RS27, also referred to as the DL640. Shiny and clean Alco RS27 demonstrators pose for a company photographer.

The ALCO RS-27 (specification DL-640) is a diesel-electric locomotive built by ALCO between December 1959 and October 1962. Only 27 examples were manufactured. With ALCO's introduction of the Century Series line, the C-424 (specification DL-640A) replaced the RS-27 in the builder's catalog.

ALCO RS-27, -32 and -36. United States | 1959 102 produced Delaware & Hudson RS-36 No. 5020 in August 1971. Roger Puta. Variant RS-27 RS-32 RS-36; General: Built: 1959-1962 ... RS-27 RS-32 RS-36; Power Plant: Power: Power source: diesel-electric: Top speed: 70 mph: 80 mph: Starting effort: 62,000 lbf: 66,000 lbf: Engine: ALCO 251B/C: ALCO 251C ...

Alco RS-27 demo #640-2, 2400hp, blt 1959 cn83556, to UP 675: Alco RS-27 demo #640-3, 2400hp, blt 1959 Joseph Testagrose: Peabody Coal Co RS-27 #900 R. Hovey: SOO Alco RS27 #416, blt 1962 cn 83606 KK Buckley: SOO Alco RS27 #415, blt 1962 cn 83605 JL Hunt: PRR RS-27 #2403, Cleveland shop 1969

rs-27 Conrail inherited their small fleet of RS-27's from Penn Central, placing them in series CR 2400-2414. They look like a cross between a Century class and an RS class locomotive.

The ALCO RS-27 (specification DL-640) is a road switcher diesel-electric locomotive built by ALCO between December 1959 and October 1962. Only 27 examples were manufactured. With ALCO's introduction of the Century Series line, the C-424 (specification DL-640A) replaced the RS-27 in the builder's catalog.