Alco Locomotives Make A Railroad Poster

From www.railphotoexpress.biz; How many locomotives a railroad needs depends on many factors, the size of the railroad, the kind of loads it carries and the nature of the territory. Today, regardless of these factors, a railroad can do the same job with fewer locomotives thanks to an important development. New American Locomotive Company (ALCO) Diesel Electric Locomotives that are interchangeable with low maintenance and fuel costs are now being put in service by many American Railroads. Alco designed America's first diesel electric locomotive and built the world's largest steam locomotive. Alco or the American Locomotive Comoany was the 2nd largest American Railroad Locomotive Builder.