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Discussion of products from the American Locomotive Company. A web site with current Alco 251 information can be found here: Fairbanks-Morse/Alco 251.

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 #552423  by tj48
 
Came across this photo of MDW S2 19 http://railpictures.net/viewphoto.php?id=164497&nseq=1.
Can anybody answer these two questions;
1. Does the engine have 2 bells? It looks like it has a regular engine bell plus a round CNW type bell.
2. Why does it have what looks like some sort of lifting device for the covering over the radiator fan?
 #552452  by Alcoman
 
Not sure why it has two bells, but the lifting device you refer to I suspect is for a winter hatch to keep the cold air out. Minnesota can have temps hitting -35 below or more. I notice also a separate exhaust stack which I believe is used for a motor to pump and keep coolant or lube out warm. The unit is also remote control.