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Author:  superheater [ Sun Nov 11, 2007 10:45 pm ]
Post subject:  Texas State Railroad No. 7 Modified RS-2?

http://brookvilleequipment.com/industrialswitcherbattery.htm

Can anybody give a little background on this engine? TSRR's friend's website lists it as an ALCO RS-2. It sure looks like an RS-2, did Brookeville remanufacture it or is it just a nice picture on Brookeville's website?

Author:  QJdriver [ Mon Nov 12, 2007 1:05 am ]
Post subject:  Re: Texas State Railroad No. 7 Modified RS-2?

So far as I know, #7's an RS-2. Can't say for sure about the rebuild, but, 10 years ago #7 was painted red and badly in need of an overhaul. It would make sense, not that you can always go on that....

Author:  dr dodge [ Mon Nov 12, 2007 4:47 am ]
Post subject:  Re: Texas State Railroad No. 7 Modified RS-2?

I am pretty sure it was converted to something more latemodel electronics wise, but don't know any details

dr

Author:  Howard P. [ Mon Nov 12, 2007 9:52 am ]
Post subject:  Re: Texas State Railroad No. 7 Modified RS-2?

The 244 engine was yanked out and scrapped; it was replaced by a Cat or Cummins engine.

Author:  David H. Hamley [ Mon Nov 12, 2007 1:11 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Texas State Railroad No. 7 Modified RS-2?

Yes, TSR 7 was extensively remanufactured by Brookville Equipment Corp at their shop in Brookville, PA. I saw it several times while under way, I believe in 2005 or early 2006. A new engine replaced the 244 and new electricals replaced all the above-frame original stuff. An attempt was made to keep its appearance as orginal as possible.

Author:  NH0401 [ Mon Nov 12, 2007 8:33 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Texas State Railroad No. 7 Modified RS-2?

That locomotive ran around very late in life with the original GE RD-1
air cooled turbosupercharger.

DPK

Author:  dkouz [ Wed Nov 14, 2007 12:48 am ]
Post subject:  Re: Texas State Railroad No. 7 Modified RS-2?

We should refer to it as a RS2-CAT.

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