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Diesel Era Magazine 2015 September October Amtrak's Alco RS-3 Fleet Fuel Tender
Diesel Era Magazine 2015 September October
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6 EMD's Versatile GP9 - Part 32
In this installment of our series on EMD's GP9 model, coverage continues with Southern Pacific's units after they were rebuilt in the 1970s.
Diesel Era staff
25 Amtrak's Alco RS-3 Fleet
The formation of Conrail in 1976 resulted in the transfer of the Northeast Corridor to Amtrak, along with the transfer of 85 locomotives, including 45 Alco RS-3s. Most lasted just 10 years, but one remained active until 2001.
34 Reunited - Conrail's SD8OMAC Fleet Back Together
Divided between Norfolk Southern and CSX Transportation in 1997, Conrail's 29 EMD SD8OMACs are again operating under one owner. NS swapped a dozen rebuilt SD4Os for a like number of CSX SD8OMACs and will eventually rebuild the units for additional years of reliable service.
42 Amtrak Fuel Tender Concept
In 1978, Amtrak's Chief Engineer released an "Operational and Economic Feasibility of the Fuel Tender Concept" study. While it showed large potential savings, it was never adopted.
51 When They Were New - Rock Island GP38-2s
Another look at Rock Island's final locomotive acquisition, 56 medium-horsepower road switchers painted in a colorful blue and white scheme.
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Paul K. Withers
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