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The '''ALCO Century 624''' was a six-[[axle]], {{convert|2400|hp|kW|0|abbr=on|lk=in}} [[diesel-electric locomotive]] of the [[road switcher]] type. In 1963, the C624 (DL600C/RSD-41) was proposed for Alco's new Century series road switchers as a successor to Alco's earlier road switcher, the [[RSD-15]]. However, it was never produced. Its successor was the [[ALCO Century 628|C628]] first offered in August 1963.
The '''ALCO Century 624''' was a planned six-[[axle]], {{convert|2400|hp|kW|0|abbr=on|lk=in}} [[diesel-electric locomotive]] of the [[road switcher]] type. In 1963, the C624 (DL600C/RSD-41) was proposed for Alco's new Century series road switchers as a successor to Alco's earlier road switcher, the [[RSD-15]]. However, it was never produced. Its successor was the [[ALCO Century 628|C628]] first offered in August 1963.


== References ==
== References ==

Revision as of 20:48, 24 December 2020

ALCO Century 624
Type and origin
Power typeDiesel-electric
BuilderALCO
ModelCentury 624
Specifications
Configuration:
 • AARC-C
Gauge4 ft 8+12 in (1,435 mm)
Performance figures
Power output2,400 hp (1,790 kW)

The ALCO Century 624 was a planned six-axle, 2,400 hp (1,790 kW) diesel-electric locomotive of the road switcher type. In 1963, the C624 (DL600C/RSD-41) was proposed for Alco's new Century series road switchers as a successor to Alco's earlier road switcher, the RSD-15. However, it was never produced. Its successor was the C628 first offered in August 1963.

References

  • Cuisinier, Win; Cook, Preston (October–December 1975). "Alco Century 628 Study". Extra 2200 South (54): 21.
  • Dover, Don (October–December 1975). "Alco Century (and predecessors) Spec-Profile". Extra 2200 South (54): 22.
  • Steinbrenner, Richard T (2003). The American Locomotive Company: A Centennial Remembrance. On Track Publishers. pp. 419, 427-428 and 446. ISBN 0-911122-07-9.

See also