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Owner:
Chicago Rock Island & Pacific
Model:
Rebuilt Alco RS2m
Built As:
CRIP 453 (RS2)
Serial Number:
75955
Order No:
20296
Frame Number:
Alco prime mover # 10651
Built:
10/1948
Notes:
reblt in 1957 w/EMD 567C
Other locos with this serial:
CRIP 453(RS2m)
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Title:
CRI&P RS2m 453
Description:
CRI&P RS2m 453 at South Chicago, Illinois on August 17, 1975, Kodachrome by Paul L. Strang, Chuck Zeiler collection. This locomotive was built by Alco as an RS2 during September - October 1948, sent to EMD during March 1957 (EMD Order 8523) for replacement of its Alco Model 244B prime mover with an EMD 567C, retaining its 1500 horsepower rating as well as long hood forward configuration. The Rock Island had five RS2's (road #'s 450-454) and all received EMD prime movers and long hoods during 1957.
Photo Date:
8/17/1975
Upload Date:
9/27/2009 10:54:11 AM
Location:
South Chicago, IL
Author:
Paul L. Strang
Categories:
Roster
Locomotives:
CRIP 453(RS2m)
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