MLW M-630s were built by Montreal Locomotive Works from 1969 to 1973: 29 for CPR, 26 for BCR, and 20 for Ferrocarriles Nacional de Mexico (N de M). Eight of the BCR locomotives were designated M630 (W) and were built with a wide-nosed …

M630 - built by MLW after Alco exited the production field; an enhanced design. Total production reached 133 units sans NdeM’s C628 upgrades, and MLW’s M630. The 2019 Locomotive Annual magazine (and Greg McDonnell) provided an excellent overview of MLW’s M-Line locomotives, including the M630.

2024年8月13日 · The C630M/M630 was based from Alco's powerful C630 series. This C-C model was built between 1965 and 1967. It is part of Alco's 'Century' Series, which aimed to compete with EMD and GE's offerings during the highly competitive dieselization era in North America.

2021年1月1日 · M630 - built by MLW after Alco exited the production field; an enhanced design Total production reached 133 units sans NdeM's C628 upgrades, and MLW's M630. The 2019 Locomotive Annual magazine (and Greg McDonnell) provided an excellent overview of MLW's M-Line locomotives, including the M630.

2024年12月23日 · The C630M was built at the Montreal Locomotive Works (MLW) with the "M" designated "Canadianization" for locomotive requirements in that country. When Schenectady ended operations on December 31, 1968, production of this model continued at MLW but were re-designated as the M630.

MLW M630s were built by Montreal Locomotive Works from 1969 to 1973: 29 for CPR, 26 for BCR, and 20 for Ferrocarriles Nacional de Mexico (N de M). Eight of the BCR locomotives were designated M630(W) and were built with a wide-nosed cab, known as the "Canadian" or "safety

2009年2月16日 · CP tested the C630M against the SD40, and the MLW proved a better puller. At the time there were also reliability issues with their SD40s, so in 1970 the M630 was chosen to power the unit coal trains. Eventually the problems with the SD40s were resolved, and of course the SD40-2s joined the fleet.

The first BCOL locomotives to feature the North American safety cab were eight M630s (#723 to 730) that began arriving in late 1973 from Montreal Locomotive Works. The six-axle units wore the two-tone green livery of predecessor PGE. (Steve Gartner photo / R. Craig collection)

CP had trackage rights on CN in the Hamilton area. One of those trains, this one with 60 cars of oil, is heading for Hamilton behind a really clean SD 40, though Id have gladly traded for one of the Alco behind. The CP train rolling through Bayview seen as it pulls away. Three Alcos, a typical day in Canada at the time.

2011年4月5日 · I have in project to do an MLW M630-W of the BC Rail and I have a questions. What canadian cab can I use for the M630-W? It’s a cab of CN M420 or others? For a GE Dash9-44 CWL I used a conventionnal canadian cab for BC …