These models, although not switchers, seem to be based on switcher designs.


    Alco RS1

    Similar switcher model: S2.

    Data

    Years Produced: 1941-1960
    Number Produced: 417
    Engine Type: McIntosh&Seymour 539
    Horse Power: 1000

    Example

    RI 743
    Photo by: John Rainey
    ORM in Oklahoma City - June 2005


    Baldwin DRS4-4-1000 & RS-12

    Similar switcher model: DS4-4-1000(SC) & S12.

    Data

    DRS4-4-1000
    Years Produced: 1948-1950
    Number Produced: 22
    Engine Type: 606SC turbo 6 cyl.
    Horse Power: 1000

    RS-12
    Years Produced: 1951-1956
    Number Produced: 50
    Engine Type: 606A turbo 6 cyl.
    Horse Power: 1200

    Example

    RS-12
    RS-12
    Photo credit: Baldwin
    photo thanks to the Baldwin Diesel Zone


    Lima-Hamilton LRS 1200

    Similar switcher model: LS-1200.

    Data

    Years Produced: 1950
    Number Produced: 16
    Engine Type: Hamilton 8cyl. turbocharged
    Horse Power: 1200

    Example

    NYC #5812
    Photo credit: Gary Stuebben Collection
    NYC 5812


    EMD RS1325

    Similar switcher model: SW1200.
    They were offered in the EMD catalogue with or without steam generators
    for suburban passenger service but the unit never caught on.

    Data

    Years Produced: 10/1960
    Number Produced: 2
    Engine Type: 567D1, 12 cyl.
    Horse Power: 1325

    Example

    C&IM 31
    Photo credit: Brian Nicholson
    Chicago and Illinois Midland #31


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