CNJ 1550 - Central RR of New Jersey  Contributor's Pick!       
Nice view of an Alco RS3 delivered to CNJ in March of 1953. Specifics - bldr #80247, 1600 hp, engine weight of 247,100 lb, tractive effort 61,775 lb, GE traction motors, V12 Alco 244-D prime mover. No photographer listed.
Date: 9/1/1964 Location: Jersey City, NJ   Map Show Jersey City on a rail map Views: 389 Collection Of:   Gary Everhart
Locomotives: CNJ 1550(RS3)    Author:  Gary Everhart
CNJ 1550 - Central RR of New Jersey
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Tom Beckett General Interesting unit. Looks like CNJ added some air filters as a modification. I miss those old rattling beasts. 1/30/2015 12:47:33 AM
Tom Beckett General Interesting unit. Looks like CNJ added some air filters as a modification. I miss those old rattling beasts. 1/30/2015 12:49:26 AM
Fred Stuckmann General Loved working with RS3s, very nice. 1/30/2015 8:14:23 PM

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