SCL 1177 sits in Boca Grande, Florida on 11/07/1971. This image taken by Robert Selle is one of the best images of SCL power in Boca Grande located so far. This locomotive is a Phase 1 Alco RS3 and was formerly SAL 1665. The locomotives, initially built as Seaboard Air Line 1657 - 1665 were constructed by Alco in December 1950 through January 1951. Many of the SAL specific details can still be seen to include the front number board immediately above the headlight, the fan shroud, and unique front and rear handrail stanchions.
Modeling these unique details of the RS3 is now far easier than when I once constructed an Alco RS2 thanks to KV Models SAL specific detail parts.
The RS3 was the primary power used to switch the elevator and haul trains north. A typical consist included Alco RS2s, RS3, as well as other smaller B-B configured power due to weight ratings of the two mile long trestles. Other power examples seen in photographs include EMD GP35 and GP40 locomotives.
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