ALCo RS-36

In 1963, the D&H traded in an additional 12 aging RS-3s to ALCo for new 1,800 hp roadswitcher units.What they received was the improved RS-36 model, essentially an upgraded RS-11. All were received with low short hoods and in the classic D&H Lightning Stripe livery.

D&H RS-36 #5015 in the experimental paint scheme in Mechanicville. Jay Winn collection

D&H RS-36 #5014 in lightning stripe at Oneonta in 1966. Jay Winn collection

Delaware & Hudson Railway
ALCo RS-36 Roster (Class ARS-18)
No.ModelBuilderSerialBuiltRetiredNotesPhotos
5012RS-36ALCo843941/1963scrap (date?) Link
5013RS-36ALCo843951/1963scrap (date?) Link
5014RS-36ALCo843961/1963sold 3/1988 Link
5015RS-36ALCo843971/1963sold 10/1988 Link
5016RS-36ALCo843981/1963sold 2/1995
5017RS-36ALCo843991/1963soldNow running on the Delaware & Ulster Railroad (restored to D&H Lightning Stripe)Link
5018RS-36ALCo844001/1963scrap (date?) Link
5019RS-36ALCo844011/1963scrap (date?) Link
5020RS-36ALCo844022/1963sold 3/1988 Link
5021RS-36ALCo844032/1963sold 3/1988 Link
5022RS-36ALCo844042/196310/1993
5023RS-36ALCo844052/196310/1993 Link
 
ALCo RS-36 Data
Engine12-cylinder 251C
TrucksB-B
Truck TypeAAR Type B
Fuel (gals.)
Sand (cu. ft.)
Weight (lbs.)259,800
Horsepower1,800 hp
Traction MotorsGE 752
Tractive Effort72,000 lbs.
Gearing74:18
 

D&H 5012
Unit #5012 at Colonie, NY 9-28-71

D&H 5013
Unit #5013 at Colonie, NY in January of 1982. Jim Bachorz Collection

D&H 5014
Unit #5014 at Colonie, NY 7-25-76

D&H 5015
Delaware & Hudson RS36's #5015 sporting the experimental paint scheme never adopted. Fred Cheney, Chief Mechanical Officer, Iowa Interstate Railroad (formerly CMO D&H 1979 to 1982) reports "#5015 is alive and well on the Iowa Interstate Railroad as IAIS #900. After a few false starts, it seems to be running well now, assigned lately to the Council Bluffs, Iowa yard." National Railway Equipment in Silvis, Illinois bought D&H RS-11's #5002 and 5009, and RS-36's #5017, 5022, and 5023. Iowa Interstate Railroad was hoping to get the 5023 on the Iowa Interstate, but unfortunately, a change in management precluded any further purchases of the ALCOs. The only one of that group saved was #5017, which went to the Ulster and Delaware. Unfortunately, the rest have been cut up or are in the process of being cut.” Photo by Ronald High, Bob's Photos collection

D&H 5017
Unit #5017 Outside of the Colonie shops 1/22/77. #5017 went to the Ulster and Delaware where it is still running under D&H Colors.

D&H 5017
D&H 5017 under power circa 2015 pulling a “Thomas the Tank Engine” kid’s fan train out of Arkville on the Delaware & Ulster running to Halcottsville/Roxbury. Bill Yanson photo

 

D&H 5017
D&H 5017 under power circa 2015 pulling a “Thomas the Tank Engine” kid’s fan train out of Arkville on the Delaware & Ulster running to Halcottsville/Roxbury. Bill Yanson photo

D&H 5017
D&H 5017 under power circa 2015 pulling a “Thomas the Tank Engine” kid’s fan train out of Arkville on the Delaware & Ulster running to Halcottsville/Roxbury. Bill Yanson photo

D&H 5017
D&H 5017 under power circa 2015 pulling a “Thomas the Tank Engine” kid’s fan train out of Arkville on the Delaware & Ulster running to Halcottsville/Roxbury. Bill Yanson photo

D&H 5018
Unit #5018 Outside of the Colonie shops 1/22/77. Photo by Paul De Luca

D&H 5019
Photo by Jim Odell

D&H 5020
Delaware & Hudson RS36's #5020 & 5016 work a local freight northbound out of Fort Edwards, NY. Photo by Ken Houghton.

D&H 5021
Unit #5021 at Colonie, NY 7-25-1977

D&H 5023
The 5023 appears to have a fairly fresh paint job, although it is non-standard - no roadname appears on the side under the number. This loco is seen at Kenwood Yard, Albany, NY in May ‘89, in company with one of the 'Designated Operators' Dash 8-40B locos, and a Guilford scheme D&H (no 'G') GP38-2 #223. Bill Mischler photo