Unique Experiences

Item Description

Win this item and you will Be the Engineer on both an ALCO diesel and an EMD SD-9. For more information click here!

The American Locomotive Company (ALCO) had a proud legacy of building locomotives for Ameica's Railroads. ALCO built over 1,500 RS-3s and RS-2s, today very few are still in operation. Meanwhile the upstart General Motor's Electro-Motive Division was building and elbowing itself into the locomotive field. One of their offerings was the Special Duty - 9 (SD-9)

So what's better an ALCO or a EMD? Four-cycle versus two-cycle? It's been claimed that an ALCO is an honorary steam locomotive, win this package and you'll see why.

That's right; you are the Engineer heading up the hill! You're in the seat with your hand on the throttle controlling the iron horse out on the mainline.

You are the Engineer as you head down the track. Railroad crossing coming up, pull the whistle cord - let the world know that you're coming! This is hands-on railroading. 

You will tackle a 2% grade; go through not one, but two tunnels! And you will need to blow the whistle for those highway crossings! This is real life! It's not a simulator, not a game, but in your face railroading. You're responsible for getting the train over the hill safely.    

Bid on this package and you will be on your way to blowing the whistle on BOTH an ALCO diesel and an EMD diesel locomotive with you as the Engineer! With this package you'll see why the steam locomotive was replaced with the diesel locomotive. 

This package lets you run both types of locomotives in a bundled package - so you get more bang for your buck. It's never too early to solve your midlife crisis! 

This is a once in a lifetime experience at once in a lifetime prices! So what are you waiting for Bid NOW! 

Share the joy and the cost! Two can share the ride -- and the throttle. Must be 18 or older with a valid driver's license. 

              So bid on Your Dream! Grab the Throttle and GO!

Item Special Note

The successful bidder will need to make a reservation upon the conclusion of the auction.  Winning bidders will have from 2015-2016 to do the experience that they won at the auction. Be the Engineer participants must be 18 years or older with a valid drivers license. To Be the Engineer requires successfully passing a short training and safety course. Two people can share the experience.

It is recommended that you plan on spending two days to do this experience.

Our highly trained locomotive crews will accompany you out on the track. Call (775) 289-2085 if you have questions.