by mackdave
Based on the trucks and open space where the original radiator lovers were, it look like it was built from a pre-1952 Alco S-2.
Dave Mackay
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NYNE wrote:I took a trip over to Mary O'Malley State Park in Chelsea last week and saw a strange, old Alco switching the cement plant.That is one interesting picture. The orange round tank and that graffiti is incredible too! So there is no cab? Weird animal you found.
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The Internet tells me it was built in 1960 and was recently working in Kentucky. I don't anything more about it. I was hoping someone here might? Thanks.
GP40MC1118 wrote:From my roster notes:
AARX 101218 GE/Alco
Note 1: G.E. rebuild of an unknown Alco S-type switcher into a remote control slug. Has operator cabs on
both ends in the stairwells. Has no cab.
Unit came from the Sunny Knot Coal Mine (Lackey, Kentucky). Moved under AARX reporting marks.
Delivered 6/28/17 via CSX B721-28.
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rb wrote:Thanks for the YouTube tip!Correct. A slug can't operate solo while remote control is...remote control.
BTW, why is everyone calling this thing a slug? My understanding is that a slug has traction motors but no engine and must draw current from a paired locomotive.
In other words, a remote control unit is.....a remote control unit.
BostonUrbEx wrote:They're also looking to do more business, but can't get Pan Am to agree to consistently deliver cuts of cars more than just three days a week.Can't they use CSX?