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Alcos & Rarities
Приєднався 19 чер 2021
This is a channel dedicated to providing quality railfan entertainment, primarily focused on rare and unusual locomotives especially Alcos. If you are a fan of rare locomotives or just trains in general you won't want to miss these exciting videos! - (A Century702 Productions channel)
Alco T6s #3 - Arkansas & Missouri Railroad
Welcome back to Alcos and Rarities! In this video we will see more Alco T6 action on the A&M, this time around the middle of the line and where their headquarters is located, Springdale, AR. The first train is a local switcher that works the towns of Springdale and Fayetteville. This job is known as the SFLO and can often be seen out working around the two towns in the daylight hours on weekdays and even well into the night. The second local is also based out of Springdale but primarily switches industries in the nearby town of Rogers, known as the RBLO. The can be seen working rogers for several daylight hours and most often return and switch for awhile at Springdale Yard in the evenings. Thank you for taking the time to view this video!
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Alco RS11 - Shenandoah Valley Railroad
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The Shenandoah Valley Railroad is known for their beautiful highnose locomotives painted in fallen flag inspired paint schemes. They have two GP9s and 1 Alco RS11. This video shows a day of the shortline's operation as they bring the RS11 back into action when its turn to come out in the power cycle has finally arrived. This RS11 is a former Norfolk and Western and wears an N&W inspired scheme....
Morrison-Knudsen MK50-3 - Kyle Railroad
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This video shows two of the Kyle's 4 active MK50-3 locomotives in action. These locomotives are very unique in that only 6 were ever built. Originally designated MK5000c units, they all 6 ended up on the Utah Railway. While 2 have been retired, 4 of the MKs can still be seen working Kyle trains along the prairie's of Kansas to this very day. Thank you for taking the time to watch this video! (m...
Alco T6s #2 - Arkansas & Missouri Railroad
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This video features all 3 of the active Alco T6 units on the Arkansas & Missouri Railroad roster. The first train we will see is the Kay Sand Train as it empties sand loads near Monett, MO and then makes a run South. This train will feature AM 14 and 16. The second train is a switcher working around Van Buren and Fort Smith, AR. This train features AM 14, 18, and C420 number 54. If you want to ...
Rare Consists - Duos & Trios
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This video showcases a different kind of rarity, unusual locomotive consists. It features some mainline and shortline action with both fallen flags and old locomotives still chugging along to this day. We see Illinois Central power, Ex-Norfolk Southern Dash 8s, Ex-Santa Fe power, and then Former Bessemer and Lake Erie motive power. Videos from various dates in 2022 and 2023.
Baldwin D4-4-1000 (Cab ride) - SMS Railroad
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This video covers two of the locomotives located at the SMS Bridgeport location: a Baldwin D4-4-1000 and a GE B23-7. The Baldwin was originally owned by the Pennsylvania Railroad and has been painted back into the Pennsy scheme some years back. It is one of the regularly used locomotives for regular switching jobs. The Dash 7 is used often as well. The SMS has a daytime job and a nighttime job,...
MLW M636 - Delaware Lackawanna Railroad
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The Delaware Lackawanna Railroad operates in Pennsylvania and runs a collection of old Alco and MLW power. Among these units are found some of the bigger 6 axel power from Alco and MLWs later years. DL operates unit grain trains and local service trains out of Scranton up into the Pocono Mountains. Aside from the M636 featured in this video there are also other Alco and MLW models seen like an ...
MLW M420 - Delaware Lackawanna Railroad
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Delaware Lackawanna is railroad that operates a large fleet of Alco and MLW locomotives. Their operations are mostly based out of Scranton, PA right beside the famous Steamtown roundhouse. The locomotive start-up for the day begins in Scranton at about 6:30 AM. The railroad's operations can be somewhat unpredictable as to which directions they will run on a given, but there are several jobs you...
Alco T6 - Arkansas & Missouri Railroad
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In May of 2022 a train, crossing the Arkansas River on the A&M bridge between Van Buren and Fort Smith, derailed causing one of the locomotives (AM 50) to be out of commission. Since 50 had to be removed from the consist, the T6 (AM 14) which is normally sandwiched between two C420s was leading trains for a time. These videos document the notched nose switcher as it leads the Van Buren switchin...
Alco S2m - Florida Railroad Museum.
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The Florida Railroad Museum has a variety of operational and non-operational locomotives at their base in Willow, FL. At the time of this video (April, 2019) they had a newly acquired Alco S2m from a Conrad Yelvington Facility. As far as I know this Alco S2 has been rebuilt, but I believe it just has a newer Alco prime mover. The museum has a few miles of track that they run excursion trains on...
Unique Operations: The Springfield Underground
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The Springfield Underground is a fascinating place to watch trains work. This video covers the BNSF local Y-SPM220, based out of Springfield Yard, as it works the underground. Trains work this spot Monday through Friday and tend to start about 5:30-6:30PM. The motive power assigned to this job may vary depending on the week or day. These video clips were shot on 3 separate days: April 14th, 15t...
Alco S1 - Abilene & Smoky Valley Railroad
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The Abilene & Smoky Valley Railroad is a small tourist operation based in Abilene, KS. On the regular excursions, like the one seen in the video, the railroad uses a former Hutchinson and Northern Alco S1 and runs a roughly five mile excursion between Abilene and Enterprise. The operation is better known for its former ATSF steam locomotive that pulls special excursion rides from time to time. ...
Alco C415 - Burlington Junction Railway
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Alco C415 - Burlington Junction Railway
Alco C424 - Arkansas & Missouri Railroad
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Alco C424 - Arkansas & Missouri Railroad
Alco C420s - Arkansas & Missouri Railroad
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Alco C420s - Arkansas & Missouri Railroad
GMD1 Cab Ride - Dardanelle & Russellville Railroad
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GMD1 Cab Ride - Dardanelle & Russellville Railroad
Alco FA and PA - Streamliners at Spencer 2014
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Alco FA and PA - Streamliners at Spencer 2014
One day, someone should revive ALCO. Don’t know how, but ALCO should be revived.
I had a lot of fun chasing some of these trains with you. We hit Rogers at the right time!
Fun to watch. Thanks for posting.
great show. thanks for posting your video.
12:26--Alco Power!
Nice catch. I catch them a couple times a week outside my job in Rogers.
Good to see a pair of T-6s outside of Ft Smith/ Van Buren for the first time in a while. I told em last time I was down there, they need to lash up all 3. I’d love to see 12 active again too, but doubtful that’ll happen any time soon. Great video btw…
Ok, spooky because I see these every once in awhile! This is the first time I am seeing someone cover locomotives or trains in general in my area! Nice!
Oh there’s coverage of the A&M on UA-cam, you just have to look for it! I’m usually down there every couple of years, but I have several friends who work for the company…
9:41 is that a track-mobile?
Yes it is
@@alcosrarities nice 😊
I’ve got a picture down at the van Buren sand pits while we where loading the semi I drive #18 and #54 where pictured
Any more footage of the B&O 6512 and its M5 horn?
Yes, more footage was recorded and archived for future uses!
Hola, gracias, es un hermoso lugar , el vídeo está muy lindo felicitaciones.
The C425 is also an ex BC Rail unit..
*ALCO Soot-Train!*
Love an ALCO.
251 v12?
That is correct, RS11s have 12 cylinder 251b prime movers. This RS11 had its engine swapped, but it was simply changed out with a different 251b.
Nice scenery
Nice video !
Side by side 3:56 so perfect
Idk why but I love to hear the chugging sound of the Alcos.
50, I believe, is also the second C420 built
The C425 with the M420 was originally a EL unit. It carries its original number. Gotta love the turbo whine on the 420, reminds me of turbos on Alco S series switchers and supercharged Baldwin 606 & 608 locos
AAAAA THANK YOU FOR THISS GEGAGGWGA i myself am a train conductor for the a&m excursion trains so seeing more popularity about a&m and their locomotives pop up on my feed lets me know people like this railroad as much as i do, living by the railroad of this specified company, i heard emds and alcos and all sorts of engines go past almost every night,
love my alcos
The T-6's are still running? Sweet 😊
They're usually used as switching locos, but they'll occasionally use them for smaller loads.
Love the Alcos. Great stuff & a 4cycle diesel rather than a 2 cycle. We had 2 RS3s @ Mo.Pacific under the Alton & Southern line. They performed great.
I've actually seen these alcos in person up close. Operating in Fort Smith, Springdale, and Monett. They're pretty impressive.
You can take a ride on a train with the ALCO Centuries pulling (420 and 424). It was really fun to ride on rails that are also being used for cargo like that
The sound of those engines is wonderful, and the flames in the exhaust at night is a great show!
I saw the 5002 and a SD40T-2 at Goodland, KS. back in 2019. Thought it was definitely an oddball looking locomotive.
I sincerely hope that the Alcos are going to continue to operate I sincerely hope that they’re not being replaced or retired
Great video
Nice video!
Great footage.
Cool engines! I hope a couple get preserved
Nice video!
Arkansas has always had some great trains and the background is always beautiful. Great job!
11:45 dumbasses
A&M 12 sits dormant in Springdale
I love seeing old locos still in operation, always a treat, and a shock.
The Comfort Cab was invented because of the M420
I'm used to seeing elkos on the Lackawanna railroad and I know the sound of those but these don't even sound like alcohols.
Epic 😍 wow it was on fire! 🔥
Great video of these rare units. Who could have thought that six straight cylinders could make such wonderful sounds?
Bore and stroke are key
Amazing video 👍🏽
I live west of Fayetteville so when we go, we get to see a train from time to time
56 and 57 seem to have the wider radiators of the higher powered centuries, I notice they looked like this when with BC rail but not with LV. Hsve they been re-powered at some point?
11:46 maybe just wait 3 minutes for it to pass 🤓👍
Good gravey. There’s something about a smoking Alco that makes my heart sing. And seeing two at that! Boy oh boy I’m a happy camper seeing these beautiful machines at work.
Interesting video content. Thanks for the narrative, too!
Your commentary is quite good. Soft voice but well pronounced. Good job. I enjoyed this very much.