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34 C636s were built in [[1967]] and [[1968]]. 6 went to [[Illinois Central]], 15 to [[Penn Central]], and 10 to [[Spokane, Portland and Seattle Railway]]. The remaining three were used as demonstrators. |
34 C636s were built in [[1967]] and [[1968]]. 6 went to [[Illinois Central]], 15 to [[Penn Central]], and 10 to [[Spokane, Portland and Seattle Railway]]. The remaining three were used as demonstrators. |
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The Delaware-Lackawanna Railroad and the [[Cartier Railway]] |
The Delaware-Lackawanna Railroad and the leasing company SIXX (engines in question are ex-[[Cartier Railway]], currently leased to New York, Susquehanna & Western) are still operating C636s as of [[2005]]. |
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Revision as of 01:53, 8 May 2005
The ALCO Century 636 was the most powerful single-engine diesel locomotive constructed by ALCO. The locomotive had a C-C wheel arrangement and 3600 horsepower (2.7 MW). Visually, it is almost identical to the Century 630.
34 C636s were built in 1967 and 1968. 6 went to Illinois Central, 15 to Penn Central, and 10 to Spokane, Portland and Seattle Railway. The remaining three were used as demonstrators.
The Delaware-Lackawanna Railroad and the leasing company SIXX (engines in question are ex-Cartier Railway, currently leased to New York, Susquehanna & Western) are still operating C636s as of 2005.
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