MLW RS-18

Discover the robust MLW RS-18 diesel locomotive, a workhorse built for demanding railway operations.

This versatile engine, with its Bo'Bo' axle configuration, powered by an ALCo 251B V12 prime mover, boasts an impressive 1340 kW power output.

Produced by MLW between 1956 and 1968, the RS-18 has served with distinction across North America.

Notable operators include the British Columbia Railway (as the BCOL RS-18C), the Cartier Railway (as the CR RS-18), and the Cuyahoga Valley Scenic Railroad (as the CVSR RS-18).

With a standard gauge of 1435 mm, this locomotive represents a significant piece of railway history.