Long Island Rail Road Company (LI) 401 - Alco 60 Ton

Here is page three of a three-page article by Sy Reich entitled "Long Island Rail Road: Present-Day Roster." It was published originally in the April 1963 issue of "Railroad" magazine, page 27. Middle Photo: Depicted here is LIRR engine #401, the AA-2 diesel-powered boxcab built by Alco/GE/Ingersoll-Rand in February of 1926, rated at 400 horsepower, and retired in June of 1951 after 25 years of faithful service.

Another view of the 1926 Alco/GE/Ingersoll-Rand boxcab used by the Long Island RR which worked until retirement and scrapping on June 7, 1951 to the Luria Brosthers. 600 hp twin oil-electric locomotive. No date, location or photographer listed for this photo - date is approximate.

The transverse forced-draft radiator fans can be easily seen on the top of the unit. Built by Alco/GE/Ingersoll-Rand in February of 1926, this unit served well until being retired and sold for scrap on June 7, 1951 to Luria Brothers Iron & Metal Works. Check out (http://sbiii.com/boxcabs1.html) for more info. No date, location or photogrpaher listed for this photo so date is approximate.

Another view of LIRR boxcab #401, twin oil-electric locomotive. Built in February of 1926, it survived until being sold for scrap to the Luria Brothers on June 7, 1951. For more info, check out (http://sbiii.com/boxcabs1.html). No photographer listed but year and location were on the back.

Built by the trio, Alco, GE & Ingersoll-Rand in February of 1926, this was the first twin engine oil-electric locomotive built. It had a length of 40 ft, a 36" wheel diameter, and produced 600 hp total from its twin engines. Later it was rebuilt with transverse forced-draft fanradiators. The unit was retired & sold for scrap on 6/7/51 to Luria Brothers Iron & Metal Works. For more information, check out (http://sbiii.com/boxcabs1.html). No date, location or photographer listed for this photo.