Alco PA – Nickel Plate Road

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Author: dwebster73

Last revision: 4 Nov, 2020 at 12:13 UTC

File size: 23.32 MB

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Description:

This mod adds an Alco PA/PB with New York, Chicago & St. Louis (Nickel Plate Road) livery. This is a repaint of the generic Alco PA available in-game.

The Alco PA was a diesel passenger locomotive built in the United States by American Locomotive Company (ALCO) and General Electric between June 1946 and December 1953. The Alco PB was a cabless booster unit that could be added to provide extra power.

The New York, Chicago and St. Louis Railroad (‘Nickel Plate Road’) operated in the mid-central United States. The nickname ‘Nickel Plate Road’ is believed to have derived from a newspaper article in 1881. The railroad adopted the name, often displaying it more prominately than the official name. On October 16, 1964, the railroad merged with the Norfolk & Western.

In 1947, the railroad ordered 11 Alco PA-1’s. All were eventually sold back to Alco in November 1961, but most were leased back into 1962.

Features:
  • DDS textures.
  • 2 LOD levels.
  • Aging with dirt and rust.
  • Reversed version.
  • Multi-unit version.
  • Asset version.

Technical Details:
  • Max Speed: 116 mph (188 kph)
  • Power: 2,253 horsepower (1,680 kW)
  • Tractive Effort: 51,032 lbf (227 kN)
  • Availability: 1947-1962
  • Cost: (determined by game)

Notes:
  • This mod adds new vehicles to the game without altering anything in the game.
  • Custom colors and logos have been disabled.
  • I have included a PB unit despite NKP never having any.

Dislaimer:

Author takes no responsibility for your hardware or software. Use this mod at your own risk.