Those Incredible ALCOs Volume 2

SKU: DVD-PNX-ALCO2
(2 customer reviews)

$24.95

Searching North America for surviving examples of models introduced between 1955 and 1962, these “notch-nosed wonders” are chronicled from their beginnings to the introduction of the Century line. Volume Two.

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Producer

Pentrex

Run Time

1 hour 56 minutes

Narration

Yes

Shrink Wrap

Yes, Brand New

Technical Details

No Region Code, NTSC

To an Alcophile, there’s nothing sweeter than the wheezing, whistling, barking sound produced by a smoke-belching, burbling Alco diesel. In this three-volume series, Pentrex sets out to document an example of every Alco model remaining in operation, exploring the qualities that make these remarkable locomotives so attractive to their fans. Volume 2 covers the early 251-powered Alco’s (see list below). And, “Mr. Alco” George Hockaday shares his experience and clears up some often misunderstood facts about Alco and its diesels.

Searching North America for surviving examples of models introduced between 1955 and 1962, these “notch-nosed wonders” are chronicled from their beginnings to the introduction of the Century line. Alco models S-6, RS-11, RSD-12, RSD-15, T-6, RS-27, RS-32, and RS-36 diesels are viewed in operation, as well as Montreal Locomotive Works RS-18, RSC-14, FPA-4, S-13, and RS-23 units.

Join us for thrilling action as burbling diesels spew clouds of black smoke and produce that tantalizing Alco sound. You’ll ride in four different locomotive cabs including our favorite, the rare RS-27. Informative production statistics and spotting features are shown for each model.

Locomotive ModelsRailroads
S-6Ohio River Transfer
Nekoosa Paper
RS-11Genesee Valley Transportation
Kankakee, Beaverville & Southern
RSD-12West Tennessee
Pacifico (Mexico)
RSD-15Wabash & Ohio
RS-18CP Rail
Genesee Valley Transportation
Cape Breton & Central Nova Scotia
Wabush Lake
RSC-14Canadian National
RSD-17CP Rail
T-6Arkansas & Missouri
Cargill Grain (Dana, Indiana)
FPA-4VIA Rail Canada
Baltimore & Ohio (privately owned unit)
S-13Canadian National
RS-23Windsor & Handsport
RS-27Minnesota Commercial
RS-32East Tennessee
RS-36Ontario Midland

2 reviews for Those Incredible ALCOs Volume 2

  1. Lloyd

    Here is a collection that should be nominated “the Best Record of Trains”. Absolutely the finest videos made of any type of trains by a manufacturer. Alcos were the most interesting engines of their day, and here Pentrex has done an excellent job at researching the engines, finding them and documenting them for us to see. From all parts of North America we see these machines of power still at work in various capacities. The program includes all the information we need to learn about these engines that are a part of history.

    Vol. # 2 see’s more ‘S’s’, ‘RS’s’, ‘RSD’s’ and some ‘FPA’s’ including some cab rides. The Canadian division, Montreal Locomotive Works also makes an appearance with some Canadian engines. It can’t get much better than this.

  2. aw

    More road operations and MU’ed power in this one compared to the first. This is an excellent railroad series. I bought the first one as a kid, and wanted to see more. Very well put together and organized. This may be the best Pentrex film produced. I recommend the entire series.

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