The MLW M-420 was a diesel-electric locomotive manufactured between 1973 and 1977 in Montreal, Canada by the Montreal Locomotive Works. A total of 88 units were built for Canadian railways, including eight B units built for the British Columbia Railway ; most of production went to Canadian National . [ 2 ]

Canadian National 3502 was an MLW M-420W diesel-electric locomotive that was owned and operated by the Canadian National Railway (CN) and which became famous when it served as an emergency generator for the city of Boucherville, Quebec, during a severe snowstorm in 1998.

2024年8月13日 · The M420, developed between 1973-1977, was part of MLW's attempt to modernize their offerings and remain competitive against larger firms like General Electric and EMD. Technical Specifications. Central to the M420's identity is its ALCO 251C prime mover — a 12-cylinder, turbocharged diesel engine.

The MLW M420 locomotive is powered by a 2,000 horsepower, four-stroke, twelve cylinder, ALCO 251C prime mover, delivering power to four GE 752 traction motors. The locomotive has a starting tractive effort of 60,400 lbs, and a continuous tractive effort of 35,000 lbs.

The MLW M-420 was a diesel-electric locomotive manufactured between 1973 and 1977 in Montreal, Canada by the Montreal Locomotive Works. A total of 88 units were built for Canadian railways, including eight B units built for the British Columbia Railway; most of production went to Canadian National .

Pictures of CN 2572, Model: M420W : 10/14/2024 View Photos ... Canadian National Railways (CN) MLW M420 No. 2572 : Description: Central Vermont Railway Yard : Photo Date: 7/9/1979 Upload Date: 7/11/2007 8:23:55 AM : Location: Saint Albans, VT : Author: Bill Rogerson: Categories: Roster,Yard:

CN made three different orders for the M-420. The first 30 were numbered 2500 to 2529 and given CN class MR-20a (MLW built, Road freight locomotive, 2000 horsepower, a for first order of this class), and delivered in 1973. The second order of 30 units were numbered 2530 to 2559, given class MR-20b, and delivered in 1974.

2025年3月17日 · CN M-420 3502 was hoisted off the rails by crane and rolled along a street in Boucherville QC in order to provide power in the community. The engine was driven approximately 1,000 feet (305 m) under its own power to the city hall, where it then became a portable power generator.

The MLW M-420 was a diesel-electric locomotive manufactured between 1973 and 1977 in Montreal, Canada by the Montreal Locomotive Works. A total of 88 units were built for Canadian railways, including eight B units built for the British Columbia Railway; most of production went to Canadian National.

MLW constructed 103 M420s between May 1973 and February 1977 for four railways including CN (80), BCR (16 including eight B units), Ferrocarriles del Estado (2), Providence & Worcester (5.