The American Locomotive Company’s famous low hood switchers were built at the Schenectady Works from 1940 to 1960. They spent most of their careers classifying freight for Class I railroads, but occasionally ventured out onto the mainline to power locals or to switch passenger trains at stations. Though most of these switchers have met the scrapper’s torch, some still survive today after a half century of service, growling away on shortlines and industrial rails. Two new Lionel ALCo S-2 switchers are offered in 2008. They include the new LEGACY Control System, along with Odyssey II Speed Control and LEGACY RailSounds.