The Century 424 is a four- axle, 2,400 hp (1,790 kW) diesel-electric locomotive. 190 were built between April 1963 and May 1967. Cataloged as a part of Alco's Century line of locomotives, the C424 was intended to replace the earlier RS-27 model and …

2024年12月26日 · The C424 was Alco's second B-B, four-axle road switcher in the Century series, debuting in 1963 along with its sister model, the C420. While sales were modest, it was the best-selling Century design with 190 examples sold in the U.S. and Canada.

2020年10月18日 · C424 Spotting features: Shorter nose than C420 Long hood without notches Rear fan housing extends over hood sides (3"approximately) Four-axle trucks (all powered) -C424 (DL640A) Technical Data. Data Sheet by: JEAN-DENIS BACHAND: Drawing by: …

The C424 was another of the initial models launched, and was powered by a 2,400-horsepower, 16-cylinder, Model 251B engine. It remained in production until 1967. A total of 190 units were built, although only 53 went to domestic customers; …

2023年4月1日 · American Locomotive Company (Alco) used the word "Century" to brand its new line of 12 and 16-cylinder locomotives that were introduced in 1963. The marketing strategy was aimed at capitalizing on the "100" improvements and new features built into its 251C-driven series of four and six-axle freight haulers.

The ALCO C424 model was one of the first “Century-series” locomotives to be produced. Its 16-cylinder 251B-series prime mover produced 2,400-hp, making it a direct competitor to the 2,500-hp GE U25B and EMD GP35 models.

These units were part of an order of nine ex-EL and ex-RDG C424s rebuilt by General Electric at Hornell, NY for the D&H in 1980. The locomotives were renumbered #451-456 and #461-463. They received new 2,000 hp 251 prime movers. #451-456 were ex-Conrail, while #461-463 were ex-Genesee & Wyoming.

The Century 424 was a four-axle, 2,400 hp (1,790 kW) diesel-electric locomotive. 190 were built between April 1963 and May 1967. Cataloged as a part of Alco 's Century line of locomotives, the C424 was intended to replace the earlier RS-27 model and …

The Century 424 was a four- axle, 2,400 hp (1,790 kW) diesel-electric locomotive. 190 were built between April 1963 and May 1967. Cataloged as a part of Alco's Century line of locomotives, the C424 was intended to replace the earlier RS-27 model and …

The Century 424 was a four-axle, 2,400 hp diesel-electric locomotive. 190 were built between April 1963 and May 1967. Cataloged as a part of Alco's Century line of locomotives, the C424 was intended to replace the earlier RS-27 model and offered as a lower-priced alternative to the C425.