The ALCO S-1 and S-3 were 660 horsepower (490 kW) diesel-electric switcher locomotives produced by ALCO and their Canadian subsidiary Montreal Locomotive Works (MLW). The two locomotives differed only in trucks, with the S-1 using ALCO's own Blunt trucks, and the S-3 using AAR type A switcher trucks. The S-1 was built between April 1940 and ...

Dec 22, 2024 · The S3 was the third model of switcher in its "S" line that the company produced. It was virtually identical to the previous S1 model that was built from 1940 through 1950 and its interesting that American Locomotive even elected to …

Following is a list of diesel locomotives built by the Montreal Locomotive Works, a Canadian subsidiary of the American Locomotive Company from 1904-1964. From 1964-1975 the company was known as MLW-Worthington and was owned by Bombardier from 1975 until its closure in 1985. built for VIA Rail Canada. See also MLW TURBO. ^ a b Simms, W.F. (1997).

Sources of information: Extra 2200 South, Diesel Era, The Short Line and The Canadian Trackside Guide. Additional info provided by R. Craig. Model: ?

ALCo / MLW Diesel Locomotive Roster Instructions: Owing to CN's habit of renumbering Motive Power on a regular basis, I have decided to arrange this roster using CN's classification for each group of engines, which in itself has its flaws owing to CN's other habit of …

MLW S-3 (ME-800) Data Sheet Information Compiled by: JEAN-DENIS BACHAND: New: 6 May 2005: Drawing by: Jacques Belanger-Engine Builder: Dominion Engineering Works : Engine: 4-cycle Model 539 6L: Bore & Stroke: 12.5" X 13.0" RPM (Maximum / Minimum) 740 / 315: Main Generator: GE - GT552A:

Montreal Locomotive Works built Alco S3 Data. Years Produced: 1951-1957 Number Produced: 163 Engine Type: 6 cyl 539 Horse Power: 660 Production Numbers 49 - CN 8450-8498 101 - CP 6500-6600 1 - Bathhurst Power & Paper 3 1 - Canadian Arsenals 1 1 - Essex Terminal 103 ... MLW chapter: table of contents:

MLW built in 1953 as CN 8469. Retired in 1976.

The Alco S-3 were 660 horsepower (490 kW) switcher diesel-electric locomotives produced by ALCO and their Canadian subsidiary Montreal Locomotive Works (MLW). The models differed only in that the earlier S-1 had ALCo#Blunt bogie trucks, while the later S-3 …

Parrish and Heimbecker MLW S3 sitting at the back of the Lethbridge Yard. The old unit was bought by Aspen Crossing, outside Mossleigh, AB.