RE modern shortlines Alco RS11

omnitrax Jul 20, 2005

  1. omnitrax

    omnitrax TrainBoard Supporter

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    Hi Guys.
    Does anyone have information on ehich of todays shortlines still run Alco RS11 locos.
    I know of the ones from the North East, but i'm looking more for Grainger lines.
     
    omnitrax, Jul 20, 2005
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  2. BoxcabE50

    BoxcabE50 HOn30 & N Scales Staff Member TrainBoard Supporter

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    I don't believe there are many left in service. Wasn't there one in Illinois? Kankakee, Beaverville & Southern, that had an RS11?

    :D

    Boxcab E50
     
    BoxcabE50, Jul 20, 2005
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  3. John Barnhill

    John Barnhill TrainBoard Member

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    Here's one from Northern California, Napa Valley RR #62.
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    John Barnhill, Jul 20, 2005
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  4. chessie

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    I don't know who has them, but know Atlas just announced N scale versions that are DCC ready :D

    Harold
     
    chessie, Jul 22, 2005
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  5. OC Engineer JD

    OC Engineer JD Staff Member TrainBoard Supporter

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    That looks like an ex-CA Western engine.
     
    OC Engineer JD, Jul 22, 2005
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  6. John Barnhill

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    Yep sure is! [​IMG] Ex California Western #62, nee Southern Pacific #2919, nee SP #5854
     
    John Barnhill, Jul 22, 2005
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  7. OC Engineer JD

    OC Engineer JD Staff Member TrainBoard Supporter

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    I'll bet I rode behind her many times as a boy! :D
    That was one of my favorite railroads to ride as a boy.
     
    OC Engineer JD, Jul 22, 2005
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  8. YoHo

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    YoHo, Jul 22, 2005
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  9. John Barnhill

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    One of these days, I tell you, I will ride The Skunk!!! :D

    Yes Kankabee, Beaverville and Southern (KBSR) had a couple. Don't know if they are still there but my friend Jeff has a slide of one.
     
    John Barnhill, Jul 25, 2005
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  10. Stourbridge Lion

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    Did you say Skunk Train...

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    Stourbridge Lion, Jul 25, 2005
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  11. friscobob

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    KB&S has retired all of its Alcos and is using EMD power now. I believe they're rebuilt GP38s or GP40s....
     
    friscobob, Jul 26, 2005
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