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
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
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
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
Photo credit: Brian Nicholson
Chicago and Illinois Midland #31
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