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| Author: | David Farlow [ Sat Sep 20, 2008 11:41 am ] |
| Post subject: | New York City Transit ALCO switchers for sale |
Curious if anyone knows anything about the heritage of the two Alco switchers advertised in the last issue of Railway Age. One is listed as engine #821, S1, 1,000HP, 115 tons, circa 1943 (probably an S2 mislabeled) and the other is listed as engine #407, S1, 600HP, 100 tons, circa 1941. They appear to be in very good condition, indoor storage. Ad notes that bids are being accepted until October 31,2008. contact information is (646) 252-4530 email: Vivian.Ng@nyct.com Is there a museum in the Northeast that is attempting to acquire them? They just look too nice to end up in the scrap pile... David Farlow |
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| Author: | Richard Glueck [ Sat Sep 20, 2008 1:32 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: New York City Transit ALCO switchers for sale |
Both locomotives were recently overhauled completely! They are in excellent shape. #407 is ex-LIRR 407. Getting them off Staten Island is the big piece of the puzzle. I know a number of people anxious to save the LIRR S1, and return it to Long Island for preservation. It isn't the purchase price of the locos, it's moving them that is a bugger. I believe the other ALCO is ex-US Army, but I may be wrong. I would encourage anyone who can pay for the movement to get busy and save these engines. |
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| Author: | eehiv [ Sun May 02, 2010 10:17 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: New York City Transit ALCO switchers for sale |
LIRR/SIRT S-1 407 is going to the CMRR, where it will retain its number. It was loaded up Friday, April 30th: http://photos.greatrails.net/s/?p=168032 It is now at the rigger's yard, and will be headed to Mt. Tremper, NY in the next week or so. Ernie Hunt CMRR |
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| Author: | brandi_n_la [ Sun May 02, 2010 11:03 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: New York City Transit ALCO switchers for sale |
Anyone know what happened to the 821? |
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| Author: | Kuyahoora Valley [ Sun May 02, 2010 11:54 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: New York City Transit ALCO switchers for sale |
821 was purchased by same party as 407 as part of a package deal along with pallets of spare parts and 2 extra wheelsets. It is currently for sale/lease on Railswap. It will be trucked off Staten Island shortly after 407 is delivered to its new home. Attachment: 821 30 April 2010.jpg [ 41.64 KiB | Viewed 10780 times ] |
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| Author: | o anderson [ Tue May 04, 2010 12:41 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: New York City Transit ALCO switchers for sale |
Anybody know about this abandoned S1 near Newton MA?  http://www.hippogryph.com/green/tracksandtowers/ |
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| Author: | elecuyer [ Tue May 04, 2010 12:49 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: New York City Transit ALCO switchers for sale |
Quote: Anybody know about this abandoned S1 near Newton MA? Scrapped in place about 2 years ago. |
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| Author: | EDM [ Tue May 04, 2010 5:10 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: New York City Transit ALCO switchers for sale |
Not to nitpick, but the Newton MA engine was an S-4. Spotting features are the rigid bolster trucks and the larger turbo stack, offset to the fireman's side. Judging from the paint and the herald on the cab, it was a former Bay Colony unit. |
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| Author: | eehiv [ Thu Jun 17, 2010 3:12 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: New York City Transit ALCO switchers for sale |
SIRT S-2 821 is now loaded and ready to move: http://images.nycsubway.org/i112000/img_112275.jpg http://images.nycsubway.org/i112000/img_112276.jpg |
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| Author: | Anthony C. DeBellis [ Thu Jun 17, 2010 3:39 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: New York City Transit ALCO switchers for sale |
I am glad both locos where saved, they were both in great shape! We tried to get the MTA to donate them to the Railroad Museum of Long Island probably about 4 years ago and they would not. The the Long Island Sunrise Trail Chapter tried to buy em and that did not work out. At Least they are a day's trip from home and saved. Anthony |
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| Author: | Kuyahoora Valley [ Thu Jun 17, 2010 4:02 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: New York City Transit ALCO switchers for sale |
821 will be going to another upstate NY RR that operates ALCOs exclusively. Attachment: 821 on truck.jpg [ 32.75 KiB | Viewed 8879 times ] |
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| Author: | scottychaos [ Thu Jun 17, 2010 7:46 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: New York City Transit ALCO switchers for sale |
Reports on various forums say she is headed to the Upper Hudson River Railroad, North Creek, NY.. Scot |
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| Author: | Stationary Steam [ Fri Jun 18, 2010 11:28 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: New York City Transit ALCO switchers for sale |
Its interesting that the third axle on the semi is retracted. I would have thought that with six axles on the rear there should at least be three axles down on the front. |
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| Author: | Kuyahoora Valley [ Mon Jun 21, 2010 8:31 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: New York City Transit ALCO switchers for sale |
In this photo, the front of the trailer was lowered and resting on the road. For the highway move, another three axles were added behind the tractor, giving it 6 forward and 6 behind. Total weight is approximately 76 tons. |
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| Author: | Kuyahoora Valley [ Mon Jun 21, 2010 5:00 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: New York City Transit ALCO switchers for sale |
Photo taken at Sloatsburg tandem trailer area on NYS Thruway Friday June 18. The locomotive arrived in North Creek today. Attachment: 821 Sloatsburg.jpg [ 48.38 KiB | Viewed 7794 times ] |
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