Arkansas & Missouri 2001

[@njRRtrainer]

really like the T6's I have a couple of HO Models on the RR.. Great to see them in operation!! Thanks for sharing

[@lawbench191]

Nothing like the sound of the ALCO's Great video!

[@catlover2368]

these alcos are still in service and will Not be scrapped they are still used for passenger trains and freight trains I live in Fort smith

[@caseman7896]

I sure like the 16 and the 14 of A&M.

[@JoeSimonin]

Its 2018. The Alcos are still here...

[@mercury7590]

Tbf, as much as I dislike the SD70s, you can kinda tell that the A&M needed them considering they could have 6 C420s on a larger train. Better that you have half that number of engines that have double the horsepower.

[@fmnut]

Not to mention that getting the 420s off those heavy pulls will extend their lives for many more years working locals and switch jobs.

[@sjwhitney]

Golly I miss Alcos in the northeast. By the way, does the former Rutland 400 still run? I spend my time taking care of sister 405.

[@stuew6]

I love Alcos

[@thenekom]

If they're being replaced, are they going to a good home or just being scrapped? Couple shortlines still running Alcos here in PA.

[@fmnut]

They are keeping all the Alcos for now. They will be used for switching on line and for contract switching services.

[@billporter9494]

what part of Ft smith are the ALCo's running at? I've bern doing runs over to the I-549 to MP 10 area, I plan on going back over there on my off duty time

[@billporter9494]

second query, what sorta power are the road bringing in?, and what will be the status of the original power?

[@fmnut]

Bill Porter The A&M yard in Ft. Smith is at 35.401483,-94.414311 They run Alcos on the local jobs out of there. The turn from Springdale has the new EMDs.

[@billporter9494]

third query, the lift bridge still in operation?, been looking at that one, and the two in Little rock( well sort of, traffic)

[@fmnut]

Bill Porter yes I believe they still use the lift bridge. the yard I gave you the coordinates for requires crossing it.

[@billporter9494]

kosher, I get a big ol' kick out seeing that type bridge in operation

[@ModelingSteelinHO]

Alco T-6's ! Know that sound anywhere.

[@robertd.7060]

Sorry I'm from NE Missouri. So is that the Arkansas River they are crossing on your video ?

[@fmnut]

Yes it is.

[@robertd.7060]

Thanks, i thought it looked big & not just a normal river & i should know, we have a few BIG rivers here .....LOL

[@alexandergrube6437]

I'm shure they kept some of their alcos

[@fmnut]

lightnindash 3804 yes, they only got 3 SD70s for their road trains. All of the Alcos were kept for locals, yard work and contract switching operations.

[@arkie74]

now that they have 70 ace power these seens will soon be gone I fear.

[@JoeSimonin]

Its 2018. The Alcos are still here...

[@fmnut]

Yes, but not in 6 unit sets on main line trains.