One of the newest additions to the IRM roster, CNW 1689, rests after participating in the annual parade of power for Diesel Days.
IRM's newest piece of equipment, CNW ALCO RSD5 1689 waits its turn to head for the IRM mainline for preparation for IRM's annual Diesel Day's parade.
CNW RSD5 1689, one of the newest additions to the collection of the Illinois Railway Museum, operates for the annual parade of power during diesel days.
A rhythmic quintet of Alco RSD5s await the chance to haul coal at Provo Yard on Dec. 26, 1976.
A well matched six pack of Utah Railway RSD5s deliver Alco's distinctive 'ditty-rump, ditty-rump, ditty-rump' chant on Christmas Day, 1976.
Former C&NW/CM&N/Monroe RSD-5 1689 heads up a passenger excursion operated by the short-lived "Indiana Erie" on the Tippecanoe Railroad.
The Blues meet the Grays at Provo Yard on Nov. 7, 1976.
An Alco RSD-5 works Utah Railway's Provo Switcher on a fine November 1974 afternoon.
The morning switch crew prepares to board a Utah Railway RSD-5 at Provo Yard on Dec. 14, 1975.
Utah Railway RSD-5 No. 305 makes a switch move at Provo Yard on a fine Nov. 1974 afternoon.
I was spoiled as a young railfan. Provo Yard in my hometown offered numerous opportunities to photograph interesting, older power from the likes of the Rio Grande, Utah Railway and Union Pacific. ... (more)
Time really does fly, it's hard to believe that this shot was taken 22 years ago to the day!
A short weekday afternoon excursion arrives in Frostburg.
Out-of-service Alco RSD-5s and a single RSD-4 await their fate at the Albuquerque roundhouse.
