The new ATSF RS-1s are here.
A few notes: The locos were originally purchased as high horsepower switchers to make up and break up the Chiefs in Chicago. The special fitting above the coupler on the blacks was to keep the car diaphragms from tearing off the un-coupler bar linkage. These had the triple valve mounted in the cab. Once the SW1500s arrived, the RS-1s were repainted blue and yellow and used all over the system. The Hi-Vis stripes were tried to see if the locos were more visible. I'm guessing not, as 2398 was the only one so painted.
Many thanks to Mr. Grout for the special fittings and work for these ladies.
Many thanks to Mr. Grout for the special fittings and work for these ladies.
