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 …

RSD-7 Spotting features: High hoods with notched nose Six-axle trucks (all powered)

power: 600 class: 2,250 hp 602 class: 2,400 hp weight: 600 class: 366,000 lbs 602 class: 398,000 lbs : tractive effort: 600 class: 91,500 lbs

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.

The ALCo (American Locomotive Co.) RSD-7/15 locomotives can be considered the 1950s contemporaries of the Fairbanks-Morse Train Masters. These locomotives, with their 2,250 hp, helped to usher in the second generation of diesel-electric loco design.

RSD-12 Spotting features: Seven-feet shorter than RSD-7 and RSD-15 High hoods with notched nose; some later models had low-notched nose Six-axle trucks (all powered)

C&O Class RSD7. PRR Class APS-24MS.

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.