What does ALCO PA mean?

What does ALCO PA mean?

The ALCO PA was a family of A1A-A1A diesel locomotives built to haul passenger trains. The locomotives were built in Schenectady, New York, in the United States by a partnership of the American Locomotive Company (ALCO) and General Electric (GE) between June, 1946 and December, 1953.

Where are ALCO PA locomotives made?

ALCO PA. The ALCO PA was a family of A1A-A1A diesel locomotives built to haul passenger trains. The locomotives were built in Schenectady, New York, in the United States by a partnership of the American Locomotive Company (ALCO) and General Electric (GE) between June 1946 and December 1953.

What happened to the ALCO PA?

One B unit survives as a steam generator car. In a 1968 issue of Trains Magazine the ALCO PA was named “Honorary Steam Locomotive”. This was because the locomotive was prone to having severe turbo lag that would send massive plums of black smoke into the air, similar to a steam locomotive.

Is the ALCO PA 190 still in use?

While #190 does not have all original PA equipment since much of it no longer exists, many parts are of Alco origin. The Smithsonian’s Alco PA, former AT&SF #59-L, has since been donated to the Museum of the American Railroad in Texas.