In July 1957 RI's RS-2s 450-451 were sent to EMD LaGrange, IL for repowering, with a new GP9 hood over the 16-567C engine. Long-end front operation remained. Unknown photographer listed on slid... (more)

This is the answer to the seldom-asked question, "If an Alco RS2 mated with an EMD GP7, what would the kids look like?". The Rock Island re-engined five RS2s and an RS3 with EMD prime mo... (more)