| Kewaunee, Green Bay & Western #309 represents an era of
transition on the railroad, at least from a locomotive standpoint.
Prior to the delivery of this engine in September 1956, the Green Bay Route had dieselized with Alco model FA-1, RS-2 and RS-3 road engines. This engine was the new Alco RS-11 model, and ushered in the 1800-horspower Alco "251" engine, a so-called improvement over the earlier "244" engine. These photos from 1960 capture the rare early years when the locomotive had its original factory-delivered appearance. The new "251" engine proved temperamental, and in 1964, the GBW replaced the power plant with a second-generation 2000-horsepower "251" engine, similar to what the railroad was using for its newest locomotives. The front of the locomotive was changed from the long hood to the short hood, and the short hood was lowered at the same time.
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Deb Fifield photos.
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