2024年12月27日 · The RSC2 was the Alco's six-axle version of its RS2. It's purpose, as with all of the builder's RSC models, was to decrease the locomotive's axle loading for light branch line work. In other words, the weight was spread over a wider area (six axles instead of four).

Built as an RSC3, re-trucked B-B in 1963. Traded to EMD 1970. Ex-MILW. Sold to WVRR.

Five units were exported to the Algerian National Railways where they were used in passenger train service. Designated Série 1500 by CP. Uprated from 1,500 horsepower (1,100 kW) to 2,000 horsepower (1,500 kW) in 1976. Top speed was then 120 kilometres per hour (75 mph), the track gauge 1,668 mm (5 ft 5 + 21⁄32 in) . Four still in service.

The ALCO RSC-2 was a diesel-electric locomotive that rode on three-axle trucks, having an A1A-A1A wheel arrangement. 91 locomotives were produced — Used in much the same manner as its four-axle counterpart, the ALCO RS-2, though the wheel arrangement lowered the axle load for operation on light rail such as are found on branch lines.

Original #371 traded back to Alco products as credit on DL-640 (RS-27) #416. Car body scrapped by Soo Line (SOO) after removal of reusable components.

Original owner Road Numbers Bldr Numbers Bldr Dates; Minneapolis, St. Paul, & Soo Ste. Marie (Soo Line) 372 - 374: 78298-78300: 10/1950: Seaboard Air Line

This is 371:2, originally Soo 369. Built as an RSC2 and retrucked B-B 1964.

Soo Line RS2 371 Description: Built in 1949 as RSC2 369, renumbered and retrucked in 1964, photographed at Shoreham Yard, Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA, 14 March 1976.

Soo Line RS2 371 Built in 1949 as RSC2 369, renumbered and retrucked in 1964, photographed at Shoreham Yard, Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA, 14 March 1976. Date: 3/14/1976

During the period 1908-1/1/1961 the 2XXXX series numbers was reserved for Wisconsin Central power. The WC was leased by MStP&SSM until both roads were merged on Jan. 1, 1961. Additional info/photos can be found at The Unofficial Soo Line Roster.