| As the answer to the US Army request for a multi-gauge locomotive that could be used anywhere in the world, Alco built 83 units between 1953-54. With a beautiful mountain background, an unknown photographer caught this one at Hill Air Force base in Ogden, UT. Specs - V12, Alco244D prime mover, tractive effort of 30,700 lb, maximum speed of 70mph (110km/h) |