ALCO RSC-3

Infobox Locomotive
name=ALCO RSC3
powertype=Diesel-electric
builder=American Locomotive Company
Montreal Locomotive Works
gauge=RailGauge|ussg
aarwheels=A1A-A1A
cylindercount=V12
primemover= ALCO 244
builddate=November 1950 – June 1955
totalproduction=99
poweroutput=1,600 hp (1,194 kW)
fuelc
gal (3,028 L)
topspeed=65 mph (105 km/h)
weight=254,840 lb (110,000 kg)
tractive effort=42,470 lbf (271 kN)
length=53 ft 1 in (16.2 m)
width=10 ft
height=14 ft 5 in
enginetype=4-stroke diesel
aspiration=Turbocharger
cylindersize=9 in × 10.5 in
(229 mm × 267 mm)
displacement=8,016 in³ (131.4 L)
transmission=DC generator,
DC traction motors
locobrakes=straight air
trainbrakes=Air
buildmodel=RSC-3
locale=North America, Central America, South America, Portugal, Australia, PakistanThe ALCO RSC-3 was a diesel-electric locomotive of the road switcher type rated at convert|1600|hp, that rode on three-axle trucks, having an A1A-A1A wheel arrangement.

Used in much the same manner as its four-axle counterpart, the ALCO RS-3, though the axle load was spread out for operation on light rail such as are found on branch lines. This locomotive had much better success as an export unit than in the domestic market.

Original owners

Locomotives built by Alco

Locomotives built by Montreal Locomotive Works