A.P.R.R. RS-1 #200 Ready for service!

Greetings followers of the Atlantic Pacific Railroad!

The A.P.R.R. has been acquisition mode for more motive power as the customers are asking for more goods delivered in a timely manner (They never demand, they know better...!). 

The A.P.R.R. took delivery of an RS-1. This engine was not purchased, but donated to the A.P.R.R. It was outsourced to Ted's Engine Shop for repaint in Dedham, MA and arrived on location a few weeks ago. In order for it to be activated to full revenue service, it needed to be inspected.

Here's the full report from A.P.R.R. Senior Engineer for Life Ed detailing the specifics and his inspection report.

ATLANTIC PACIFIC RAILROAD

REPORT OF INITIAL LOCOMOTIVE INSPECTION

Locomotive Type:  RS-1 Builder: ALCO      Delivery Date: 03/5/2018

Road Number(s):  200               

Paint: Orange / Black ATLANTIC PACIFIC RAILROAD

Propulsion: Diesel Electric       

Horsepower: 1,600           Aspiration: Turbo Charge

Truck Type: B-B                        Build Date: 03/10/1960

Train Brake: Railway Air Brake          Dynamic Brake: No

Gear Ratio: 62:15            Maximum Speed: 65 mph

Total Length: 55’5 ½”                Weight: 247,500 lbs                  

Tractive Effort starting: 40,425

Multiple Unit Capability: Yes    Traction Motors: (4) GE731 DC Tractive

Notes:

A.P.R.R. received this ALCO RS-1 in transfer from CEO Jay M. owner of the Shohola Creek Railway 8/21/2017.  It was on or about that date that Jay M. announced his retirement after decades of railroad building and management.  As per directives from CEO Jay Shohola motive power was donated to various railroads in the northeastern region.

In addition to being CEO of the Shohola Creek Jay also held the position of Senior VP of the Lackawanna Terminal Railway where his expertise was instrumental in substantial improvements on that railroad.   Due to the poor wages and draconian working conditions at the Lackawanna Jay also took a job as VP of the A.P.R.R. where wages, benefits and working conditions were far far better.

Sir Neal contracted a repaint and letter of this locomotive in the A.P.R.R. color scheme.  In honor of Jay’s long service and friendship with his railroad friends this locomotive has been named Spirit of Jay and is prominently displayed on the locomotive.

The A.P.R.R. was pleased to be the recipient of this outstanding locomotive.

Initial inspection of this locomotive confirms all components are in place, fully operational and well maintained. 

Inspection Reporting:  Hoschton Motive Power Inspection Service LLC. Double E President.

A.P.R.R. RS-1 #200 is ready for revenue service!!