I recall reading D&H got them cheaply by trading some cars going to scrap. Baldwin's later diesel models had good reputations for reliability being good pullers; many lived relatively long lives. Perhaps some day the owner if these two locomotives will return them to service or consider trading them to someone who still operates Baldwins.
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Looking good! Classic paint scheme on a pair of classic engines.
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The Second Diesel Spotter's Guide says that RF-16s had engines by De La Vergne, a builder of marine engines. The generator and traction motors were from Westinghouse. Must have been a good combination.
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Very unique that's for sure!
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They may have ONLY been rated at 1600 hp and had prime movers that ran at incredibly slow rpms but these beauties could PULL ! I am THANKFUL for having been able to spend at least a little time around them
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