What is the difference between a vo-1000, vo-660 and a ds-4-4-1000

[rs2mike]

Thanks for all the info on these locos. Unfortunately I did not win the engine this time around. I am still looking for one of these and an as -16 with the chinese drive. I WANT ONE!!![:D]

[Medina1128]

As the title asks what is the difference. I found them on ebay and they look the same. They are made by stewart. Is stewart any good? Do they use traction tires? I amm trying to stay away from traction tires.

Mike

In the title, those are all Baldwin Locomotive Works designations for their diesels. The numerical part of VO-1000 and VO-660 are horsepower ratings, the “VO” is the engine type. The last one is very descriptive if you know the code. DS (diesel switcher) 4-4 (2 trucks, total 4 axles, all powered) 1000 (horsepower).

I understand the Stewart brand is pretty good, but since I don’t have any, I can’t answer from experience, or the traction tire question.

I have a Stewart loco, and it’s a reeeeeeeal smooth runner.