The Lehigh and Hudson River diesel roster was made up of one thing, Alcos. While the L&HR never featured a very large roster it became famous for its all-Alco fleet and some remain in operation or preserved today, although I don't think any are preserved (yet anyway) in their original colors. For a complete/all-time Lehigh and Hudson River diesel roster please click here. This list of surviving L&HR diesel locomotives will be categorized by original numbers the railroad assigned its units and where they are today, whether in operation, cosmetically restored, or in some state of preservation at railroad museums and tourist railroads. Also, just as something to keep in mind if you are not aware, while some locomotives may be painted/preserved in L&HR colors this does not necessarily mean that they are of L&HR heritage (and likewise, some locomotives may be of L&HR heritage that are not in L&HR colors).
American Locomotive Company (Alco)
· Alco RS-3 #10: In operation on shortline Battenkill Railroad as #605.
· Alco RS-3 #13: Preserved at the Nevada Northern Railway awaiting a full restoration.
· Alco C420 #22: In operation on shortline Arkansas & Missouri as #50.
· Alco C420 #23: In operation on shortline Arkansas & Missouri as #52.
· Alco C420 #24: In operation on shortline Arkansas & Missouri as #54.
· Alco C420 #25: In operation on shortline Arkansas & Missouri as #56.
· Alco C420 #26: In operation and on lease to shortline Iowa Northwestern as #632 (although the railroad is currently providing no freight service).
· Alco C420 #27: In operation on shortline Louisville New Albany & Corydon as #850.
· Alco C420 #29: In operation on shortline Arkansas & Missouri as #58.
It is actually amazing that so many Alcos from the L&HR fleet still survive, many of which remain in operation on freight railroads (a testament to the how toughly built Alcos were). For more information on the all types of classic diesel locomotives consider the book The American Diesel Locomotive from author Brian Solomon. The book studies everything from classic to newer diesel locomotive models. In the entire book is a great resource and you shouldn’t be disappointed with it, not to mention that it is loaded with photos (many in color)! If you're interested in perhaps purchasing this book please visit The Railroad Diamond by clicking the tab in the menu to your left marked "TRD Store".
