Those Incredible ALCOs Volume 2
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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 | NTSC, Region Free, View Worldwide on Computer |
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 Models | Railroads |
|---|---|
| S-6 | Ohio River Transfer Nekoosa Paper |
| RS-11 | Genesee Valley Transportation Kankakee, Beaverville & Southern |
| RSD-12 | West Tennessee Pacifico (Mexico) |
| RSD-15 | Wabash & Ohio |
| RS-18 | CP Rail Genesee Valley Transportation Cape Breton & Central Nova Scotia Wabush Lake |
| RSC-14 | Canadian National |
| RSD-17 | CP Rail |
| T-6 | Arkansas & Missouri Cargill Grain (Dana, Indiana) |
| FPA-4 | VIA Rail Canada Baltimore & Ohio (privately owned unit) |
| S-13 | Canadian National |
| RS-23 | Windsor & Handsport |
| RS-27 | Minnesota Commercial |
| RS-32 | East Tennessee |
| RS-36 | Ontario Midland |
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.
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.