Schenectady in Schenectady County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
The RS-3 Diesel-Electric Locomotive
Photographed By Steve Stoessel, June 7, 2019
1. The RS-3 Diesel-Electric Locomotive Marker
This is an RS-3 diesel-electric locomotive built by Alco in Schenectady as 1 of 1,370 RS-3's from May 1950 through August 1956. This locomotive was designed and used as [a] road switcher.
The RS-3 is powered by a 1,600 horsepower twelve cylinder, V type, four cycle, turbosupercharged 244 engine. This engine has nine inch cylinders with a ten and a half inch stroke. Although most Alco diesel engines including the 531, 539, and the 251 were built in Auburn, NY, the RS-3's 244 engine was built in Alco's Schenectady plant
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Industry & Commerce • Railroads & Streetcars. A significant historical month for this entry is May 1950.
Location. 42° 48.755′ N, 73° 56.055′ W. Marker is in Schenectady, New York, in Schenectady County. Marker is at the intersection of Nott Terrace and Nott Terrace Heights, on the left when traveling south on Nott Terrace. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Schenectady NY 12308, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Nott Terrace High School (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); a different marker also named Nott Terrace High School (about 700 feet away); Mother Of Fraternities (approx. 0.2 miles away); Union College (approx. 0.2 miles away); John Howard Payne
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Photographed By Steve Stoessel, June 7, 2019
2. The RS-3 Diesel-Electric Locomotive Marker
Photographed By Steve Stoessel, June 7, 2019
3. The RS-3 Diesel-Electric Locomotive Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on June 8, 2019. It was originally submitted on June 7, 2019, by Steve Stoessel of Niskayuna, New York. This page has been viewed 273 times since then and 27 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on June 7, 2019, by Steve Stoessel of Niskayuna, New York. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.
