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The '''ALCO RSC-3''' was a [[diesel-electric locomotive]] of the [[road switcher]] type rated at {{Convert|1600|hp}}, that rode on three-axle [[bogie|trucks]], having an [[AAR wheel arrangement#A1A-A1A|A1A-A1A]] wheel arrangement. |
The '''ALCO RSC-3''' was a [[diesel-electric locomotive]] of the [[road switcher]] type rated at {{Convert|1600|hp}}, that rode on three-axle [[bogie|trucks]], having an [[AAR wheel arrangement#A1A-A1A|A1A-A1A]] wheel arrangement. |
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Used in much the same manner as its four-axle counterpart, the [[ALCO RS-3]], though the [[axle load]] was spread out for operation on light rail such as are found on [[branch line]]s. This locomotive had much better success as an export unit than in the domestic market. |
Used in much the same manner as its four-axle counterpart, the [[ALCO RS-3]], though the [[axle load]] was spread out for operation on light rail such as are found on [[branch line]]s. This locomotive had much better success as an export unit than in the domestic market. |
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The ALCO RSC-3 was a diesel-electric locomotive of the road switcher type rated at 1,600 horsepower (1,200 kW), that rode on three-axle trucks, having an A1A-A1A wheel arrangement.
Used in much the same manner as its four-axle counterpart, the ALCO RS-3, though the axle load was spread out for operation on light rail such as are found on branch lines. This locomotive had much better success as an export unit than in the domestic market.
Original owners
Locomotives built by Alco
| Railroad | Quantity | Road numbers | Notes |
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| Algerian Railways | |||
| FC Central Uruguayo | |||
| North Western Railway of Pakistan | to Pakistan Railways | ||
| Panama Railroad | 5 ft (1,524 mm) gauge | ||
| São Paulo Railway, Brazil | |||
| Caminhos de Ferro Portugueses | |||
| Seaboard Air Line Railroad | to Seaboard Coast Line 1111–1117 | ||
| Soo Line Railroad | 2380 owned by Wisconsin Central Railway | ||
| Total | 71 |
Locomotives built by Montreal Locomotive Works
| Railroad | Quantity | Road numbers | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| New South Wales Government Railways | NSW 40 class | ||
| Pacific Great Eastern Railway | to British Columbia Railway | ||
| Total | 28 |
Preserved
Australia
- 4001 Preserved at the NSWRTM Thirlmere
- 4002 Preserved at the PRHS Western Australia
- 4006 On static display Wickham WA
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