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Diesel locomotive

MLW RS-3m

Built by ALCo, MLW

Track gauge
1,435 mm
Standard gauge
Years built
1956–1978
Axle arrangement
Bo'Bo'

Overview of the MLW RS-3m

Explore the powerful and versatile RS-3m diesel locomotive, featuring a robust Bo'Bo' axle configuration. Built by ALCo and MLW between 1956 and 1978, this locomotive is part of the well-regarded RS-3 series and operates on a standard 1435 mm gauge track.

The RS-3m has a rich service history with numerous U.S. railway companies, including the Housatonic Railroad, Maryland and Delaware Railroad Company, and the Missouri Pacific. Its widespread use highlights its adaptability and dependable performance across various rail lines and operational demands.

This locomotive stands as a testament to industrial engineering prowess and plays a significant role in the narrative of American rail transport, celebrated for its enduring utility and efficient design.

MLW RS-3m technical specifications

Value
SeriesRS-3
Built byALCo, MLW · 1956–1978
Track gauge1,435 mmStandard gauge4 ft 8½ in
UIC axle arrangementBo'Bo'

Operators of the MLW RS-3m

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

OperatorClassCountry
Housatonic RailroadHRRC RS-3mUnited States
Maryland and Delaware Railroad CompanyMDDE RS-3mUnited States
Missouri PacificMP RS-3mUnited States

MLW RS-3m photos

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