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Baldwin S-12
| Power type |
Diesel-electric |
| Builder |
Baldwin Locomotive Works |
| Model |
S-12 |
| Build date |
1951 – 1956 |
| Total production |
452 |
| Gauge |
4 ft 8½ in (1435 mm) |
| Engine type |
606A |
| Cylinders |
6 |
| Power output |
1,200 hp |
| Disposition |
6 are preserved, the rest are scrapped |
The Baldwin S-12 was a 1,200-horsepower diesel-electric locomotive intended for use in yard switching. The Baldwin Locomotive Works produced a total of 452 units between 1951 and 1956. Utilizing the powerful 6-cylinder 606A diesel engine prime mover, S-12s were known for their "lugging" power, despite being temperamental.
At least six intact examples of the S-12 are known to survive today at railroad museums. SMS Lines operates S-12 #301 at the Penn Warner industrial park at Morrisville, PA. One unit that was converted from a Baldwin DS-4-4-1000 is in service today on the Whitewater Valley Railroad.
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| v • d • e Diesel locomotives built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works |
| Switchers: |
S-12, S-8, DS-4-4-10, DS-4-4-7.5, DS-4-4-6, VO-1000, VO-660 |
| Road switchers: |
RS-12, AS-16, AS-416, AS-616, DRS-4-4-10, DRS-4-4-15, DRS-6-4-15, DRS-6-6-15, RS-12 |
| Transfer units: |
DT-6-6-20, RT-624 |
| Cab units: |
DR-12-8-1500/2, DR-6 series, DR-4-4-15, RF-16 |
