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03-27-2011, 22:02
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Military Locomotives WWII to present
Was hoping Ferro or someone else here who works on the HEAVY iron, the diesel-electric locomotives, might know about the history and types of diesel electrics that have been used by the military on the rails since WWII. Info and pictures for all to see, please. Lots of neat rail-riders they have run, I'm not sure if they still do....
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03-27-2011, 22:23
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Soni
Talk about a topic custom fitted for M920 (soni)! I am sure he will answer up.
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03-27-2011, 22:40
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Ge center cabs tonage from 25 to 80 ton, alco road switchers, baldwin locomotives
Thats what I have seen the most in the armed forces inventory also seeing more and more rail car movers
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03-27-2011, 22:43
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I remember seeing an old photo of plymounth engine on anarrow gauge in the south pac.
kind wierd I thought that was WW1 thing??
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03-27-2011, 22:53
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I was at the Bridge over the River Kwai site many years ago and they had a truck outfitted for rail work. Kind of like these vehicles:
Axis History Forum • View topic - Vehicles on rails
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03-28-2011, 00:02
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This is a USN locomotive that features adjustable trucks for different rail gauges. It is presently on display at a rail museum in Northern California.
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03-28-2011, 00:04
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Quote:
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This is a USN locomotive that features adjustable trucks for different rail gauges. It is presently on display at a rail museum in Northern California.
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NICE, Now thats thinking ahead!
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03-28-2011, 01:54
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That Alco's one of two at jamestown (Railtown 1897 S.H.P.). We've got one in our shop ready to be cut up. These are miserable to work on since they were designed as a throw-away. Other than minor maintenance and servicing, all the major components are inside a welded-together car body. EMDs and GEs at least have roof and side panels that can be removed to get at major components like the generator and prime mover.
We've got several GE 80 tonners and some EMD switch engines including a couple of SW-1s for shop and excursion railroad service.
Here's an interesting video for you, maddawg. www.realmilitaryvideos.com/wwii-allies/oss-training-film-derailment/
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03-28-2011, 02:30
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Yep here's the other one.
Hey Maddawg take a look at www.RRpicturearchives.net there is bound to be a bunch of pictures on that website. Go to the search area, sound familiar? I typed in Army and got a bunch of hits. Good luck.
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03-28-2011, 02:36
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MMMMM ALCOOOOO AHHHHHH 
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