The Rise and Fall of ALCO (American Locomotive Company), the Steam Titan That Lost the Diesel War

In this video, we cover the rise and fall of ALCO, the American Locomotive Company — the steam titan that built over 75,000 locomotives, including the legendary Big Boy, the largest steam locomotive ever constructed. We look at how a rushed diesel engine destroyed their reputation, why General Electric walked away from a 13-year partnership, and how General Motors' Electro-Motive Division quietly stole an entire industry. The real reason ALCO died had nothing to do with engineering talent — and everything to do with one decision made in 1944. #EngineeringHistory #Locomotives #SteamLocomotives #DieselLocomotives #ALCO #TrainHistory #RailroadHistory #AmericanIndustry #EngineeringMarvels #IndustrialHistory