Alco RS3 at IRM

[CSX4772]

In that case, the whole engine would need to be rebuilt. But, would probably lose its classic alco sound.

[DeserTBoB93535]

Either he's doing that on purpose, or the governor on that 539's really screwed up.

[kjmerkel69]

@DeserTBoB93535 It's a 244, but you are correct, the fuel governing system needs some attention. The idle fluctuation is almost comical.

[DeserTBoB93535]

@kjmerkel69 Er, yeah, how'd I think it was an RS-1?? Governor problems like this can also be caused bya really glopped up primary fuel filter, and I'm betting this one's got a nice, thick coat of algae on it.

[kjmerkel69]

@DeserTBoB93535 Oh, there are probably numerous faults. The rack tension springs are just some that got thrown on, and the rack itself is probably tight. We have a place to start, and as always, we're saying "maybe this year."

[Lutherkb]

@DeserTBoB93535

Sounds to me like the engineer is jockeying the throttle. He only starts to led it idle at the end o the clip.

[Lutherkb]

@DeserTBoB93535

Here is what a 244 at idle sounds like (first 30 or so seconds)

watch?v=ugTI-K7sz48

This guy in this video is obviously playing with the throttle for whatever reason. 

[w4mms]

I could listen to that all day... Gotta love those Alco's!

[DrAlco]

I love this video wery much. Its a fantastic sound from the ALCO . I love this. 5 ratings to this fantastic video.

Greetings from DrALCO in Denmark.

THANKS.

[chickengeorg123]

the engine sound is awful

[Westbound70]

thats the way they sound

[FurryFox9025]

Boy, I love ALCO's

[railbum]

that turbo is screaming! 5*