The ALCO RS-11 is a class of diesel-electric locomotive rated at 1,800 hp (1.34 MW), that rode on two-axle trucks, having a B-B wheel arrangement. This model was built by both Alco (327 …

Three were built in late 1959 and three were built in early 1960. They were built as short hood forward, dynamic brakes equipped and were painted in the (by then) obsolete lightning strip …

This locomotive is the only RS11 to be given the Yellow nose treatment, all others were given the all blue 'Altschul blue' scheme with a variety of lettering fonts.

2024年12月27日 · The RS11 began a new class of road switcher for Alco. The model was the first offered with a low, short hood and came equipped with the manufacturer's newest prime mover.

NYCSHS Archival Collection. #8007, Alco, Diesel Freight Locomotive, DRS-10a, RS-11. J. David Ingles, “RS-11 #8007,” New York Central System Historical Society, accessed February 2, …

2022年11月6日 · In the summer of 1957 the New York Central received nine DL701or RS11 locomotives from online builder Alco numbered 8000-8008. These road switchers were the …

2007年11月22日 · On Page 4 of Sweetland's "New York Central Lightning Stripes Volume 2," this is reiterated: "Six more RS-11's (8009-8014) were assembled in 1960 as the final lightning …

Featuring a V-12, 1,800hp 251B diesel engine, the RS-11 was Alco’s answer to EMD’s very successful GP9. The turbocharged RS-11 accelerated faster, had a higher tractive effort rating …

Originally built for the New York Central Railroad on a verbal commitment in 1960, these RS-11's had to be shipped back to Alco when NYC management could not get the authority to pay for …

Delaware and Hudson Railroad"ALCo Road Switcher RS-11 Roster"