description ALCO Century 628 Overview
The ALCO Century 628 is a six-axle diesel-electric locomotive introduced in 1963 as part of American Locomotive Company's Century Series. It uses a sixteen-cylinder ALCO 251C prime mover and produces 2,750 horsepower, placing it among the higher-powered domestic freight locomotives of its period. ALCO built 186 examples between 1963 and 1968 for North American railroads and export operators, where the C-C wheel arrangement supported heavy freight service.
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How much power does an ALCO Century 628 produce?
The Century 628 produces 2,750 horsepower. It gets that output from a sixteen-cylinder ALCO 251C prime mover.
What kind of locomotive is the ALCO Century 628?
It is a six-axle diesel-electric freight locomotive from American Locomotive Company's Century Series. ALCO introduced the model in 1963.
Why does the Century 628 have six axles?
The six-axle layout supports the locomotive's high-power freight role and helps distribute its weight over the track. Its 2,750 horsepower rating placed it among ALCO's higher-powered domestic freight locomotives.
Which engine is used in the ALCO Century 628?
The locomotive uses the ALCO 251C diesel engine. This is a sixteen-cylinder prime mover rated at 2,750 horsepower in the Century 628.
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