ALCO & MLW C630s

Production Roster

Night photo:  WNYP C630 here Photograph by: Tom Trencansky
Original owner Road Numbers Bldr Numbers Bldr Dates
Atlantic Coast Line 2011 3408-01 7/1965
2012, 2013 3408-02 to -03 12/1965
Chesapeake & Ohio 2100 - 2103 3486-01 to -04 10/1967
Louisville & Nashville 1425 - 1428 3464-01 to -04 6/1966
1429-1432 3464-05 to -08 7/1966
Norfolk & Western 1130 - 1134 3456-01 to -05 5/1966
1135 - 1139 3480-01 to -05 9/1967
Pennsylvania 6315 - 6329 3466-01 to -15 10-12/1966
Reading 5300 - 5306 3442-01 to -07 6/1966
5307 - 5311 3487-01 to -05 9-10/1967
Southern Pacific 7800 - 7814 3439-01 to -15 3-4/1966
Union Pacific 2900 - 2909 3440-01 to -10 5-10/1966
Alco C630M (Built at Montreal Loco Works)
Canadian National 2000, 2001 M3479-01, -02 8/1967
2002 - 2043 M3491-01 to -42 12/1967-6/1968
Canadian Pacific 4500 - 4507 M6002-01 to -08 7-9/1968
Pacific Great Eastern 701 - 704 M6029-01 to -04 7/1969

Alco C-630 (DL630)

Technical Data

Data Sheet Information and Drawing by: Jean-Denis Bachand
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Engine Builder: Alco 4-cycle Model 251E V16 Horsepower: 3000
Bore & Stroke: 9" X 10.5" RPM (Maximum / Minimum): 1100 / 400
Gear Ratio: 74:18 Speed: 70 mph
Tri-Mount 6-Wheel (2) Traction Motor Blowers: Mechanical Driven (2)
Weight: 420,000 lbs Traction Motors: GE 752 (Six)
Tractive Effort (starting) 85,850 lbs @ 25% Tractive Effort (continuous): 79,500 lbs @ 12 mph
Multiple Unit Capability: Yes Dynamic Braking: Yes
Main Generator: GE GTA9 Auxilary Generator: GE
Air Brake: Westinghouse Model: 36L Compressor: Westinghouse 3CDC
Quantity Built: 77 (Dates: 7/1965 to 10/1967
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Total Length: 69'-06" Pilot to Pilot: 64'-06"
Truck Wheel Base: 12'-06" (Hi-Adhesion 13'-07") Wheel Diameter: 40"
Height to Top Engine Hood: 15'-03" Height to Top Cab Hood: 14'-10"
Cab Width: 10'-01" Engine Hood Width: 9'-04"
Center Bolster 46'-05"
Distance between Truck Centers: 53'-11" Minimum Turning Radious: 21 degrees
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Fuel Oil: 3200 Lubricating Oil: 330
Engine Cooling Water: 340 Sand Capacity: 56 cu. ft.
Options:
Somebody's Large Digital Image Here Drawing by: Jean-Denis Belanger (11 April 2005)
Reference Sources:
  • Railroad Model Craftsman, August 1984
  • Railroad Model Craftsman, October 1984
  • Alco Design Data
  • Mainline Modeler, August 1885

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