LIRR RS1 #462 - Long Island RR
Built by Alco in 1948, this road switcher coming around the curve with its passenger train was a 1000 hp model with an engine weight of 249,000 lb and tractive effort of 34,000 lb. Date is approximate. John Krause photo
Date:
6/1/1950
Location:
Unknown, NY
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1356
Collection Of:
Gary Everhart
Locomotives:
LI 462(RS1)
Author:
Gary Everhart
Picture Categories: Roster,Action
This picture is part of album:
Long Island RR Alco RS1's
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Fred Stuckmann
General
Nice catch & shot.
6/9/2014 9:13:52 AM
Joe Patterson
General
The RS1's were the first diesels used by the LIRR to replace their steam.
3/8/2015 4:14:50 AM
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