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Date: 07/06/13 08:59
Alcos to the rescue!
Author: Alco251

What do Los Angeles Dodger sensation Yasiel Puig and Alco diesels have in common?
Read on. The rescuing ship is powered by two Alco 251B's...
http://sports.yahoo.com/news/coast-guard-crew-reflects-on-time-with-yasiel-puig-during-attempt-to-defect-to-u-s--141306377.html



Edited 1 time(s). Last edit at 07/06/13 09:00 by Alco251.

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Date: 07/06/13 17:24
Re: Alcos to the rescue!
Author: TomPlatten

Not bad for a 44 year old ship! Yes, I believe the 210's, as they are referred to in the Guard, have 251 ALCO main engines, or at least they did when I visited one while on duty on the Cutter Half Moon in 1969!

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