ALCO Century 424

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 offered as a lower-priced alternative to the C425. Montreal Locomotive Works also built this locomotive as MLW Century 424.

Century 424
Type and origin
Power typeDiesel-electric
BuilderAlco Products
Montreal Locomotive Works
ModelCentury 424
Build dateApril 1963 May 1967
Total produced190
Specifications
Configuration:
  AARB-B
Gauge4 ft 8+12 in (1,435 mm) standard gauge
Prime moverAlco 16-251B
Performance figures
Power output2,400 hp (1,790 kW)
Career
LocaleNorth America
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