MLW RS-3

Built by ALCo, MLW

Power output

1,200 kW

1,609 hp

Track gauge

1,435 mm

Standard gauge

Years built

1950–1956

1,370 units

Axle arrangement

Bo'Bo'

Overview of the MLW RS-3

Discover the versatile RS-3 diesel locomotive, a powerhouse built by ALCo and MLW between 1950 and 1956.

This impressive 1435 mm gauge locomotive served a variety of railway companies in both Canada and the United States, including the British Columbia Railway and Burlington Northern.

With a power output of 1200 kW and a Bo'Bo' axle arrangement, the RS-3 is well-equipped for demanding tasks.

Learn more about this historic and powerful diesel locomotive, preserved by various operators, including the Nevada Northern Railroad Museum.

MLW RS-3 technical specifications

	Value	Imperial / US
Series	RS-3
Built by	ALCo, MLW · 1950–19561,370 units
Power output	1,200 kW1,609 hp	1,609 hp
Track gauge	1,435 mmStandard gauge4 ft 8½ in	4 ft 8½ in
UIC axle arrangement	Bo'Bo'

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Operators of the MLW RS-3

Railway companies that have operated the RS-3, with the class designation used by each of them.

Operator	Class	Country
British Columbia Railway	BCOL RS-3	Canada
Burlington Northern	BN RS3	United States
Delaware–Lackawanna Railroad	DL RS-3	United States
Nevada Northern Railroad Museum	NNRY RS-3	United States
New York & Greenwood Lake Railway	NYGL RS-3	United States