What is baldwin rs12?

The Baldwin RS-12 is a diesel-electric road switcher locomotive that was produced by the Baldwin Locomotive Works between 1951 and 1956. It featured an ALCO 244 V-12 diesel engine that produced 1,200 horsepower and a B-B wheel arrangement. The RS-12 was designed primarily for freight service, but it was also used for passenger trains in some regions.

The Baldwin RS-12 had a distinctive boxy appearance that set it apart from other locomotives of the time. It had a long hood at the front that housed the engine and a short hood at the rear that contained the electrical equipment. The cab was located in the middle of the locomotive, and it was designed to provide good visibility for the crew.

The RS-12 was a popular locomotive with many railroads, including the Pennsylvania Railroad, the Southern Pacific, and the Canadian National Railway. However, it was eventually replaced by newer, more efficient locomotives, and today very few RS-12s remain in service. Some have been preserved by museums or private collectors.