Re: (erielack) First train across bridge bet. Afghanistan and Uzbekistan (off to pic)

[gelwood <gelwood_@_dnaco.net>]

Russia received a large number of ALCo RS-1 units as part of the US
Lend-Lease deal created during WWII.  They were still building and
operating steam and these units were some of the first diesels.

The Russians have been good at reverse engineering and did exactly that in
recreating a Russian version of the ALCo units. Note, they did the same
thing with a B-29.

Did you notice the broad gauge?

George Elwood
http://www.dnaco.net/~gelwood

On Mon, 10 Dec 2001, Chris Thurner wrote:

> Did anyone notice that the loco on this train hauling cars loaded with
> humanitarian relief looks awfully like an Alco RS-1?
>
> Take a look at:
> http://www.nytimes.com/2001/12/10/international/asia/10AFGH.html
> <http://www.nytimes.com/2001/12/10/international/asia/10AFGH.html>
>
> Regards,
>
> Chris
>
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