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Alco Model S2 #7100

Explore the majestic Alco Model S2 #7100, a cornerstone of rail history, at the Tennessee Valley Railroad Museum (TVRM). From its engineering marvels to its significant milestones, journey through articles and updates that chronicle the life and times of this iconic locomotive.

A Historic Return: WWII Diesel Locomotive Model S2 #7100 Comes Home to Chattanooga at Tennessee Valley Railroad Museum

History coming home: At the beginning of World War II, the US Army ordered a fleet of diesel-switching locomotives from the American Locomotive Co (Alco). In September 1943, Alco delivered model S2 #7100 for service at the recently opened Volunteer Ordinance Works in Chattanooga, now home to the Volkswagen auto plant and TVRM’s Tyner Terminal…