ABANDONED DIESEL TRAIN LOCOMOTIVE IN THE FOREST LEFT TO ROT!

[@Bruce_Wilson]

Here’s a video of it running and working 13 years ago! kzbin.info/www/bejne/o6uulXmKaJ6ZsNk

[@Slimee44]

It is heartbreaking seeing that video and then seeing your video. Hard to believe it's in that rough of shape after just 13 years :(. Excellent video though!!

[@mehransadeghi3668]

@@Slimee44 Yes, it is very hard to see that it is worn like this

[@aaronyoung5797]

looks really nice back in its day Bruce

[@Bruce_Wilson]

@@mehransadeghi3668 it’s a scam I DO NOT USE TELEGRAM

[@lucasbergfors9446]

@@Bruce_Wilson i agree i have seen those telegram scammers elsewhere 🤔

[@Romans--bo7br]

Bruce, this locomotive as others have said, Is an Alco (American Locomotive Company) RS-3 from Schenectady, NY. It is powered by a "D-244" prime mover, rated at 1,600hp. It is NOT a 2 cycle, it is a turbocharged 4 cycle... and unfortunately, had such bad reliability issues (the prime mover) that it wound up being the final "death blow" for Alco and put them out of business. This prime mover was hastily designed and put into service without a proper time of testing it... Bad Move on Alco's part. They were "late" getting into the changeover to diesel from steam, and by the time they finally did, they came into it with this engine basically being untested. There were so many design issue's with it, they decided to design a whole new prime mover, which was the "251".... which turned out to be a very reliable engine, and is.. in fact, still in use to this day in many different countries, especially in Latin and South America and India. Railroads have "long memories" when it comes to equipment from manufacturers, that does not work as advertised. By the time that Alco had the 251 ready to reliably power its locomotives, the US railroads had such bad experiences with the D-244, they had moved on to (Mostly) Electro Motive Division locomotives, in fact a few railroads even re-powered they Alco locomotives with EMD prime movers. Some of the few American Railroads that did by locomotives from Alco with the new "251" engine, are still running them to this day, in yard operations and local switch operations. Back when Alco first got into the Diesels, GE was supplying the "trucks" and traction motors, Main generator and the electrics for the control stand and cabinets. While Alco was designing the new 251 prime mover... GE decided to get into the locomotive business, themselves, and abruptly stopped supplying Alco (and a few other, small manufacturers) with the traction motor assemblies (Trucks) and other electrics need to build a locomotive, including the main generator which was directly driven by the crankshaft, which set Alco back even further for delivery dates... the "hand writing was on the wall"... most unfortunately for Alco, another great fallen flag from the steam era, closed its doors for good as far as locomotives were concerned, although they did manage to soldier on for a while, manufacturing their engines, as well as building locomotives in Montreal through MLW (Montreal Locomotive Works)... which never really sold very well, and had issue's with electrical fires on some units. MLW is no longer in business, and hasn't been since sometime in the 1980's.

[@brianburns7211]

My wife’s grandfather used to build this brand of locomotive in Schenectady, NY. They had another plant in Montreal. They were built by American Locomotive Company (Alco). These were 4 stroke. GM Electro-Motive Division, a competing manufacturer used 2 stroke engines based on upscaled Detroit Diesel. As to jumpstart, they use a 64V low voltage system. The generator is turned into a motor for starting. The builder ID plate is usually under the cab on the sill above the truck. They are collectible, so have likely been long stolen.

[@kevinhenry7273]

ALCO use to have an engine plant in Auburn, NY. It was sold to Bombadier in the '80's and they sold the engine rights to GE. Bombadier continue to mfg camshafts, cylinder liners and some other parts for GE. Bombadier also machined some engine blocks for Detroit Diesel.

[@brianburns7211]

@scott miller They sure did! This model was in the 4000-4100 series on D&H.

[@Romans--bo7br]

@@kevinhenry7273.... where on earth did you ever get the idea that Bombardier "also machined some engine blocks for Detroit Diesel"?..... and what does DD, have anything to do with any of this, anyway?? By the way... MLW (Montreal) took over the manufacturing of Alco engines and locomotives from Alco, and a number of Alco's employee's from the R&D dept. who brought the Alco designs with them. MLW closed its doors on freight locomotive building after the failure of the M640, in 1988/89. GE was getting their prime movers from DEUTZ, in Germany.

[@macg9940]

As others have said. It is an ALCo RS-3, built as a Reading 520 in 8/1951, the serial number is 78933 and the prime mover number should be 12027. It was later #9 of the San Manuel Arizona Railroad Company (in the 80s and 90s). A nice find in terrible condition.

[@yourlocalrussiankid9162]

yea man you got it right. its a rs3 or an rs2 im a big alco fan myself kid

[@kenshores9900]

@@yourlocalrussiankid9162 More than likely Alcohol RS3. Believe all RS2’s are gone.

[@kenshores9900]

RS3’s were built from 1950 to 1956. Only 377 RS2’s were built. Whereas over 2000 RS3’s were build. That thing should be in a railroad museum.

[@recessional5560]

Uhmmm if others have said it then why repeat it?? Just curious…

[@kenshores9900]

@@recessional5560 Just reinforcing the comment and besides that I didn’t see it. Just saying… know what I mean?

[@calvinh.8882]

That is a 1951 Alco RS-3 Locomotive that is powered by an Alco 244 1,600 HP V12 turbodiesel prime mover. The 244 Prime Mover engines were developed during the mid-1940s to power post-war diesel locomotives. That locomotive, #520 came from Arizona, the commuter car came from Canada, and the Combine Car came from New York. and they're both a bit older than the locomotive. Cool old locomotive, It would be even cooler to see it run again.

[@garyharrall4002]

It's a Alco RS2. The ALCO RS-2 is a 1,500-1,600 horsepower diesel-electric locomotive built by the American Locomotive Company (ALCO) from 1946 to 1950. ALCO introduced the model after World War II as an improvement on the ALCO RS-1. Between 1946 and 1950, 377 examples of the RS-2 were built, primarily for American and Canadian customers. They had as power a V12 four stroke diesel.

[@Jmanhag]

RS3. The RS2's had their battery's in a box under the sills. This loco has the battery boxes on top of the sills behind the cab (long hood is the front) which identifies it as a RS3. There were a lot of other changes but that is most obvious one. Others were mostly internal up-grades such as the hp being raised to 1600.

[@ReadingAreaRailfan]

RS-3

[@MichaelByers.3804]

Looks like a ALCO switcher locomotive. Sadly the company been bankruptcy since 1968.. so finding parts for is impossible, going to make parts for it. That’s why railroad companies don’t use ALCO anymore. ALCO made 4-stroke diesels EMD was the only one who built 2-stroke diesel prime movers (engines) for locomotives.

[@jnic2003]

I believe Fairbanks makes parts still. Some towboat companies still use alco, 90% is EMD though.

[@MichaelByers.3804]

@@jnic2003 you are correct, I don’t know about Fairbanks they been gone of locomotives Industry for a while, EMD is still the king of locomotives (40’s to the 80’s) EMD is still popular now but GE is more popular and reliable. EMD was reliable back and popular than (of those times I mentioned) and nothing can’t beat those old EMD locomotives.

[@jerredwayne8401]

One of the first diesels Late 40's early 50's Alco owned by the Southern railroad

[@quintinivey9359]

What other cars are behind and are the track accessable?

[@jnic2003]

@@MichaelByers.3804I recorded a clip of an Alco passing up the river. Then looped it and uploaded it to my channel.

[@Mumbles19852007]

Hey @Bruce Wilson, that is an old Alco RS3 locomotive painted for Southern Railway 1947-1953 roughly

[@kenneymcdowell9103]

Classic trains need to be preserved and respected

[@recessional5560]

Oh look at Mr. Classic Train Advocate. Wtf

[@jakerazmataz852]

To be fair this in not that old.

[@paulhare662]

@@jakerazmataz852 But its an RS3.

[@chip-dip498]

They should take it and repair it

[@danoc51]

Dang. People just can't help themselves from stealing parts and intentionally wrecking things. If it isn't yours, look but just leave it as it sits.

[@Socoolds455]

Bruce, I'd love to see more railroad related content from you. There are tons of museums across the country that would love help getting their historic diesel locomotive projects running again, literal TONS of diesel will it start content there.

[@recessional5560]

Go find a damn railroad channel then, asshole.

[@munchizgreat]

Stuff like this should definitely be worth saving, even the train cars too, there’s people who own passenger cars from like the 1900s that restore them and keep them as private rail cars. If you watch youtube videos on them, you can see all the different kinds of private cars, a lot of them are really gorgeous and fascinating

[@joeldelamirande5792]

There the Pennsylvania train museum

[@Dark_Dragon3366]

You are very correct

[@Vigilance108]

it still isn't too far gone, it would need to be completely disassembled, but isn't possible due to it's current position, but if you can find enough parts and had the knowledge to replace them, put enough wiring, fuel, etc, she'll run good enough to get back home for a proper restoration

[@hunterfigueroa9500]

You got a point, it’s not to far gone to run again. It’s just too far gone to put the money and time in to getting it going. And look at where it is, you don’t know if the tracks have been ripped up or not. It’s a waste of money mate end of story.

[@deutschchad1399]

I couldn’t imagine not having power tools. I couldn’t survive. All your videos are good but this one is awesome. I love seeing the old engines and abandoned things. 👍

[@Blue-moon12]

I will introduce you to my my ex then! haha

[@DaveReasonsSr]

Living in East Tennessee, I have been to Brushy Mtn. Prisons several times. The best feature of it is if you go down to the dungeon. There are two cells down there that they put the trouble makers in. They had to survive in total darkness, their meals were served via flashlights and they ate in the dark. After 30 days in the hole, they would come out completely blind and have to be led around for several weeks until their eyes recovered. Then there was the James Earl Ray escape over the backwall which didn't work out for him either.

[@jacobmaurin7549]

I can't remember the full story. All I know is that it was supposed to be part of a tourist railroad that flopped. Other people have already mentioned it but that locomotive is a ALCO RS-3. American Locomotive Company Alco for short.

[@benjaminstockton3917]

Cool train Bruce it's a shame people fill like they need to destroy it .Thanks for sharing buddy 👍

[@garlandhenry6792]

IT is an ALCO ( American Locomotive Company) stopped manufacturing Locomotives around 1969. They were 4 Stroke

[@johncaffrey5395]

70 years old and still a kid with trains. Nice video!!!

[@tommystone8585]

That's an ALCO RS-3 road engine, they were made back in the 1950's and it's in SOUTHERN railway colors...

[@daniel28114]

When I use to work on the dredge dredging a slou off the Mississippi River the dredge had a locomotive engine running it and they are so big and amazing it’s unreal specially how loud it is I was the engine oiler very amazing engine

[@justanotherghost4589]

Aw man, now that's kinda heartbreaking to see an old Alco just rotting away like that, I love the green with white paint scheme too, I don't get why people always tag old engines and stuff, really hope this thing gets saved eventually yet with how railroad museums and owners can be I wouldn't know

[@H.R.6688]

Ive seen a few videos on this train. Apparently it was used as a scenery tour, and the loco broke down and was pushed to where it is now and they couldn't get it fixed and tgey just left it there.

[@engn33rdav39]

That is an ALCO RS-3 Diesel Locomotive with 1,600 HP! Almost 1,500 of these diesel switcher units were produced from May 1950 all the way through August 1956. It has a 12-cylinder ALCO Model 244 engine. In this case, this is Southern 520

[@g5s39]

Hi Bruce.That is a Alco RS3 not a RS2, It has a 12 cylinder prime mover called the 244 model. It made 16 hundred horsepower. that engine was originally built for the Reading Company in the very early 50's. I don't know the exact date but can be looked up. I see you posted a running video of it, and there are several more on the history of that train and operation. The Fairbanks Morse company still makes a brand new off the shelf replica engine for that locomotive. Fairbanks Morse used to make diesel locomotives in the late 40s early 50s. The only manufactures of today making locomotives is GE all( 4 stroke) and EMD (Electric Motive Division) of GM. EMD used to only make 2 strokes now just recently only makes 4 stokes like the series 60 in a truck. ALCO stands for American Locomotive Company. they originally made steam engines and went out of business in 1969. the joined the diesel game late. All ALCOS were all 4 strokes. So Bruce how do you like the weather here in Tennessee ? It has to be better for will it start videos. I understand that Pasco County is still 95 degrees at 110 percent humidity . lol By the way I just made the move here to North Knoxville area from NPR. and I used to run trains past your old shop by the coffee plant on the s line. I would blow the horn to see if you would give me the arm pump or the finger lol. I have been a fan for years I can't wait to see more videos on blue collar and getting her back to normal mint operation again. Thanks Bruce for what you do Fan for life . Bob

[@kristoffermangila]

A little correction about EMD. EMD is not part of General Motors anymore. Due to the bankruptcy of GM several years ago, it was forced to sell off some of its assets, EMD being one of them. It was first sold off to a group of venture capital companies, which then modified EMD's name to Electro-Motive Diesel and then couple of years later sold it to Progress Rai, a fully-owned subsidiary of...Cat.

[@danielbackley9301]

@@kristoffermangila The EMD sale predates the GM bankruptcy.

[@redfox_outdoors]

sucks it was so destroyed, very cool train, ALCO RS-3 from what I can tell, and the data plate is located just above the front truck on the sill underside, but likely stolen. I love trains, I collect model trains and love setting up and running them. really want a UP BIG BOY model but not paying almost $500 for it. very cool find in the forest that was left to rot, sad to see it in such horrible shape.

[@Realohiorailroadproductions]

This particular locomotive is an Alco rs-3, they were primarily used for small trains and switching during their prime. Amazing video by the way, You've got my subscription. 👍

[@jeffreyknouse6975]

I’d love to see more videos like this riding and finding abandoned trains etc something different

[@iancampbell6002]

There's 2 trains in the middle of the woods up in northern Maine..they were used to haul timber and once trucking became easier and cheaper they just left them because it would have cost more than it was worth to remove them ...

[@Bruce_Wilson]

It’s a four stroke🤦🏼‍♂️ im wrong lol!

[@Tysmopars69]

Are you currently in Oliver Springs,TN ? Go over to Petros,TN and Check out Brushy Mtn Prison it’s a cool place and a fun town to check out old school, lol I Commented before the end of the video 😅 We we’re just there watching Jamey Johnson 🤙

[@Upracefan]

No, It's a 2 stroke.

[@zillxionairetura2255]

@@Upracefan nope, this engine is definitely a 4 cycle engine.

[@Tysmopars69]

@@Cobra4993 D!ck head I just finished it 👍

[@lukes5533]

Turbo is at the back infront of the generator.

[@davidmaust1415]

Looks like a RS-2 switcher locomotive approx 1500hp when new in 50s. Put that monster turbo on your pulling truck🤠

[@richardclarke376]

It's terrible that this beautiful fully working historical loco ended up like that. Probably the last of its type anywhere. What a waste.

[@kevinsnell1622]

Getting authority to move this locomotive under power would be oceans of paperwork.

[@mattt198654321]

I have a solution to that problem :P

[@riversharp7243]

Not around here buddy I live in this area for almost 40 yrs and for one that track it’s on is about 100 ft long maybe and two I know the owners they don’t give two shits about it

[@mikejohns3104]

Track to the mainline is in major disarray. It's out of gauge in many places, with fallen trees laying across everywhere. I explored the area myself.

[@Cody_Cigar]

Would have to lift that sucker onto multiple trucks to get it outta there, I doubt the owner would ever pay for that

[@Brandon-ch2ot]

I would be addicted to videos of people trying to start old abandoned trains!

[@gerryspang5917]

If it’s a 2 stroke it usually has a gear driven supercharger. Because it needs air pushed into the cylinder, it could have a turbo to compound the effect, like the old Detroit’s. A turbo by itself wouldn’t put in air to start it as the exhaust drives the turbo. Love the video, takes it back to another era. Thanks for sharing.

[@vincentchaza8111]

Yu know your supercharger & turbo blowers buddy

[@gerryspang5917]

@@vincentchaza8111 was a heavy duty mechanic for about 50 years,still work part time at 79yrs of age. Not too many people remember superchargers ( blowers) any more, was into Cummins when they had superchargers a well as Detroit. Being a. Four stroke Cummins could run fine without a supercharger.whereas a 2 stroke Detroit wouldn’t run without a supercharger, this changed when they went to th our stroke. Was surprised years ago when I found the locomotive engines were 2 stroke. Rebuilt some Cummins V 12 1710 engines for small locomotives. Enjoy thinking about the good old days, puts a smile on my face. Cheers

[@kennethmitchell9765]

Alco was bought out by GE and then sold again parts are available, the Coast Guard 210 and 270 class ships are all Alco powered.

[@damonabets3779]

Yes you should definitely do a will it start in a train maybe in a better shape!

[@toddclark332]

Dude I've seen this thing a long time ago the only thing I could say is I'm sad to see how bad it's gone down people's knocked all the windows out and graffiti to s*** out of it but I'm a train guy I wish somebody would have did something with it

[@PowerTrain611]

The engine was a 4 stroke ALCo 12 cylinder model 244-D. It was about 1600 horsepower. Later units were built with a 12-244G, 12-244H, or rebuilt with a 12-250. And that big empty short hood probably once housed a steam generator for heating the old steam heated coaches on the Reading Railroad in NJ and PA. Can't confirm that, these units were built for freight service, but many railroads like the Long Island and the Central Railroad of NJ did use them for commuter service after re-gearing the traction motors.

[@alansloan7784]

Correct on everything---except the '2 stroke ALCO'. They were all 4 stroke engines.

[@PowerTrain611]

@@alansloan7784 you're 100% correct - and I knew that. Must have been having one of those days when I typed this comment. Thanks for catching that.

[@robnielsen935]

Hi guys, enjoyed your video on the abandoned train. What a neat find! I'll have to look up that penetentary. It is sad to see a locomotive that has been vandalized and pilfered. Why can't some people just leave stuff alone so others can enjoy it! I love exploring stuff like this though I don't do it often. The stories it cold tell... Keep up the good work.

[@davidstewart5694]

Sad to see that engine just got left to rot. It was in good running condition and rather rare in modern times.

[@SuEnRoD]

That gray plastic tag on the side of the locomotive is an Automatic Equipment Identifier (AEI) tag. Wayside equipment reads those tags while traveling down the track to keep track of equipment location. They're on the cars too. On both sides

[@Hunter_meier]

Seen many videos and pictures of this train glade to see it pop back up.

[@richardwilson3400]

Alco rs3 southern railway with a 251 prime mover and what you were looking at was where the steam generator would be for passenger operations

[@bradjames6748]

Same locomotives used by the Pacific Great Eastern railroad in British Columbia, Canada, Alco also provided the engines for the NASA crawler built by the marion power shovel co.

[@luisalbertollanes9897]

Excelente video, ese tren , debe tener cada historia, lamentablemente, esta abandonado, y nadie lo aprovecha para reciclaje o hacerlo funcionar. Gracias x mostrar dicho tren y su funcionamiento. Desde Argentina, lo sigo, fuerza y adelante

[@atsf855sanbernardinocounty85]

The Southern RS2 It needed be get out the woods being send preserving over 2 places NC transportation museum or tennessee valley railroad museum to restore operation passenger train again nice you guys find the Southern RS2. 👍👍

[@flatspot4736]

Cool piece of history video. I love old stuff like that. More people should take the time to explore history.

[@jimmyalamo839]

unfortunately there are people destroying history because it offends them . i agree though

[@aaamodeltrainsandplanes3774]

A interview with the owner on it's history would be awesome 👍

[@jam_brubs]

it's an American locomotive company (alco) rs-3 built in 1951 for the Reading railroad in Reading Pennsylvania in the 1980's it was purchased by the San Manuel Arizona Railroad Company and then the Tennesse railroad museum got it in the early 2000s

[@fabio40]

The builder's / data plate is usually on the side of the deck below the cab window, but that was probably the first thing to be stolen. Highly collectible.

[@davidstewart5694]

It's a alco 244 model 12 cylinder 4 stroke. EMD at the time was using 16 cylinder 2 stroke to produce the same hp.

[@HyperActive7]

This is an ALCO RS3 that you've found. These are rare units and those that survive are in industrial businesses and shortlines. The passenger car is a Bombadier pullman car built in Montreal probably in the 1930s I'm guessing by looking at it.

[@artielatzko9379]

The service air brakes on a locomotive work opposite as a tractor trailer. When you apply the breaks you are exhausting the air. When you release the brakes ,it takes air to move the shoes away from the wheels ,like spring brakes.

[@jamesewing2022]

Located about an hour northwest of Knoxville and parked in a railroad siding is a weathered green 1951 Alco RS-3 locomotive. Coupled to it is an even older combine car (a train car that combines freight and passengers) and a commuter car. Under the plant growth and faded paint you can just barely make out the name of a railroad: New River

[@k9tm]

Having more fun than a felon should have. 😂

[@longfarmsTn]

That's the new river train. Its has some pretty cool history. From where you are at, instead of turning left back into the woods, turn right and follow that towards the 2 lane highway and turn left. Ride down the road a little ways and brushy mtn state pen will be on the right.

[@toddclark332]

Thanks Bruce yeah I do remember when it was running I mean some of my heritage all right buddy thanks you guys have a good week

[@Wildfire86872]

The thing at 17:00 is an Automatic Equipment Identification (AEI) tag. Think of it like an RFID chip. The builders plates are what you were looking for. They would've been mounted to the side sill the AEI tag is on. I didn't see any sign of them in the video of it in use, so they may already have been gone (builder's plates are one of the top train collectibles, and in some cases have been stolen off of locos while they were still in use, just like with horns).

[@Thee_Squatch]

Two 32 volt semi truck starters in series. Locomotives are 74volts. Two 32volt batteries 1700lbs each.

[@mrbill3576]

You boys did a great job on the details thank you for this more trains please

[@tcrain6845]

It was originally used to carry minors and people who worked at the coal wash plant back and forth. Theres an old school a mile up the road that they turned into like a motel. Its a nice place to stay and the locals know a lot of history.

[@robertseguin4875]

thanks for sharing, sad it just rotting out there.

[@leebuck180]

At the 16 minute mark, you were looking at the main generator. This ALCO and most GE locomotives even to this day use the battery voltage to the main generator (or traction alternator) to rotate the diesel engine to get it running.

[@leebuck180]

The plastic tag is an AEI tag, so this engine was running 10- 20 YEARS ago. This tag is the modern version of the Kartrak system of early 70's that railroads and shippers can identify and track rail equipment with track side scanners.

[@kevslides3655]

I’ve always wanted to see a video of someone finding an abandoned train like this one, and try to make it run againn!!! Tht would be my all time favorite video for sure

[@rockguitarist931]

It's sad that so many people have gone and vandalized this train, it was in great shape until people started making videos about a mysterious, abandoned trains stashed away deep in the woods. The New River RR was an excursion line and the equipment was never left for dead, they just parked it as far away from people as they could to prevent this sort of thing from happening, but now there's probably no chance of reviving it. The combine car used to be part of another excursion train on the Walking Horse & Eastern in Shelbyville TN back in the mid-90's.

[@daar1113]

Pretty cool. On those big old things the generator is the starter.

[@ly1400]

This appears to be an ex-Southern Railway RS-3 Loco built between 1950 & 1953 and is in the Virginian Sylvan Green livery which some of these locos received. There is a small Yellow band which runs around the top of both the Long Hood and Short hood and also a Large White band which runs along the bottom of both hoods. When the camera runs along the side of the Long Hood the name "Southern" can be seen and also briefly the camera passes over the side of the Short Hood were the circular company logo was situated which read "The Southern serves the South". All 148 Southern RS-3 were traded back to EMD except for a few others which were sold to other smaller railways. I have 2 of these RS-3 in this livery running on my layout.

[@ge8033]

New River Scenic Railway ran the train consisting of a vintage 1951 former Reading railroad Alco RS3 diesel locomotive and two passenger cars shortly after R.J. Corman bought the rail line from National Coal and proceeded to terminate the excursion operation’s rights to use the tracks

[@WhitfieldProductionsTV]

welp this is right up my alley and what I love trains.

[@ronniefarnsworth6465]

Guys an Alco RS-3 is "Never" a lost cause !! Lol It's a 244 12cyl 4 stroke turbo Just send it to Scranton. PA and the "Alco Doc" at the Delaware Lackawanna Railroad !! It's Alco Heaven and we use them all in Freight service !! 👍

[@JR90.]

I can imagining you starting this and it taking off in to the woods 😂

[@recessional5560]

HahahahaHAHAha! So funny.

[@GWMsharpshot21]

Its sad people are so lazy they have destroy stuff to make money. I'm missing a leg and i still work in construction and make my money through hard work.

[@nunyabiz8708]

Your bunk house is actually a sand box .. it houses sand for stopping and starting the trane on steel tracks..

[@joshhooper579]

I remember when it was painted down Tennessee valley railroad museum and fixed up to take where it's at now from Chattanooga

[@ScottHBrown]

Alco RS 2 or RS 3 locomotive. 1500 to 1600 horsepower. Engine is Alco model 244 V12. You were correct that the big spinny thingy on top up front was the turbo.

[@coreymcdowell3471]

Ohhhhh and EMD turbos are driven off of a cam shaft till the exhaust gases allow it to build boost grandpa was machinist for Northfork southern

[@richardhoneywell7411]

Great video Bruce interesting old locomotive. Thanks for sharing stay safe Bruce, Brian and Tom.

[@noelwarner1235]

It's a shame that people think they have to vandalize and Destroy things that don't belong to them just because they can get away with it

[@DrJohn-ou2tp]

Deisel electrics like that are started with air pressure, just like maritime counterparts. WWII submarines are a good example. Large cargo ships are started with air also.

[@WALMART_DRIVER_GONZO]

Some of the old MACKs also have air start

[@Jmanhag]

Diesel electric locomotives were started by motorizing the generator back in the DC days like this one. Newer, AC locos may use air for starting. I haven't kept up with the newer models.

[@jolomagg6139]

Bruce it eould be great if you could find more trains like this would make a great will it start video.

[@ben6119]

Methany and her uncle daddy have stolen just about every part of that locomotive you can get without a crane. Sad.

[@ericgriffin397]

I love videos like this!! Forget ol iron history!! I enjoyed this video!!

[@darwinhohmann5822]

The generator is the starter you send power to the generator and it turns it into a motor to start the engine

[@mehransadeghi3668]

Hello Mr. Bruce, thank you for your very beautiful videos, I am really sorry that I cannot be there to help you.

[@tommyhall2768]

Good luck Bruce be careful out there have a great weekend

[@40093jjmia]

I believe thats a RS2 or 3 both are built from the early ( very early ) 50s. First generation diesel locos. NEat

[@timlanglois5643]

Great job I loved it thank you for your time

[@timlabell]

I watched both videos when it was running and where you guys are now as it looks abandoned pretty cool stuff thanks for showing it

[@nelsonjacob4753]

Next time I'm in Tennessee at my family's property if your in the area we should get together, we've got a good will it start. My great uncles Detroit powered circular sawmill. Hasn't run in a long time. Let me know how we can get in touch if you'd be interested.

[@ronarant2897]

I worked for a radio station on the Island of Bonaire back in 1981. we used two 16 cylinder ALCO diesel Locomotives engines to drive the Generators that powered the radio station. Each engine would produce 2000 KVA of power. They had air starters and it made a lot of noise when we started them up. If you paralleled the generators, the total output power in watts with a .8 power factor was 3,600,000 watts.The station was built in 1960 to 1962. And is still on the today. That train engine was probably about 2000 to 2500 Hp. Ron

[@MatzkeMotorsports]

been to that thing several times! cool spot to take a break at!

[@robertkeenbuildingmylifesh3429]

Always majorly saving my life motivational... Salute, Blessings to everyone grind and motivations...

[@egomaniac247]

what did they see at 11:24 that made Bruce laugh and the guys groan?

[@hungrymoose7627]

The sad thing is this locomotive WAS at the Tennessee Valley Railroad Museum who from what I can tell repainted it into this Southern tribute livery. (Southerns RS3s appear to have been numbered 2XXX.) But it was sold to this private operator in roughly '07/'08. The info I can find on it before that goes back to 1989, its previous owners being BHP, San Manuel Arizona Railroad, and presumably before that the Reading. It appears that very shortly after in '08 the clutch on the radiator fan failed and the operator tried to keep running it despite overheating. Its probably parked here and partially disassembled because they ended up cooking the block. Also those coaches are indeed from Quebec, they're old Montreal commuter coaches.

[@recessional5560]

Oh wow thanks. I was totally wondering. LOL

[@nottelling8129]

This is the content I’m here for.

[@FarrellMcGovern]

I was half expecting a "Will It Start" video! 🙂

[@dragon561]

that old train looks so sweet now the passenger car would turn that into a tiny home

[@Christian-nm1to]

"This could be an airbnb" - me watching from a honeless shelter. Lol true😂

[@irsyadaasrofiramadhan8958]

Start engine broo

[@Nicegamer_Productions]

Yesssss

[@samholdsworth420]

It's Bruce he can't do anything

[@outdoorlifemaine6691]

It's a hybrid it got has motor Engine runs motor Jk😂

[@roflfml1]

So If I’m not mistaken that was 1 of 3 locomotives left and I believe it was one of the first diesel electric locomotives the remaining 2 one is in a museum and one is still in operation in my home town

[@lukes5533]

The camera man showed the turbo at the back of the engine , can't believe you didn't see it.🤣