A Case for making the Alco T-6

Big JimOGR Forum Member DIGITAL SUBSCRIBER

If you have been around for a while you will know that I am tired of seeing the flood of EMD SW/NW dfiesel switchers that everyone can't seem to make enough of! What this world needs is a diesel switcher with a body that has some character. Something with a very distinctive voice!
Enter the good ol' Alco T-6. The following video shows why. And listen to that voice! These two happen to be former N&W units. Go to the 2:42 sec. mark to start seeing the T-6 in action. They are scattered throughout the video along with what looks to be some Alco 420's.

3/14/2011:02 AM

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joe kraskoOGR Forum Member

Love dem Alcos....

3/14/2011:16 AM

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rrvicsOGR Forum Member SUPPORTING MEMBERDIGITAL SUBSCRIBER

I’m all for making any Alco. The sound, smoke and looks make them stand out.

3/14/2011:22 AM

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Rapid Transit HolmesOGR Forum Member SUPPORTING MEMBERDIGITAL SUBSCRIBER

The T-6 is a glorious machine! Long live the T-6!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?...SaFw8iK0Q&t=105s

I'll take two.

3/14/202:08 PM

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prrhorseshoecurveOGR Forum Member DIGITAL SUBSCRIBER

Yep! The final three popular ALCo's should be made in o gauge....

T6, C636, and the S4.

3/14/204:09 PM

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Big JimOGR Forum Member DIGITAL SUBSCRIBER

Thanks RTH. That was cool.
It would have been quite a scene if they had been carrying a full banner in front of the train while parading down the street!