Alco C415

Production Roster

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New Format: 6 February 2021 Ray Sabo photo (R. Craig Collection)
Reporting Mark: Alco Roster by: R. Craig
Original owner Road Numbers Bldr Numbers Bldr Dates
Alco (Demo) 415 3449-01 4/66
Chehalis Western 684 6003-01 7/68
Columbia & Cowlitz 701 6018-01 11/68
Monongahela Connecting 701 6005-01 7/68
Rock Island 415-424 3451-01 to -10 9-10/66
Spokane Portland & Seattle 100-101 6009-01 to 02 11-12/68
Southern Pacific 2400-2409 3458-01 to -10 12/66

Source of information: Extra 2200 South, with correction from John Gadow.

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Technical Data
Drawing and Data Sheet by: JEAN-DENIS BACHAND
Engine Builder: Alco and Dominion Engineering Works Engine: 4-cycle Model 251F V8
Bore & Stroke 9" X 10.5"
RPM (Maximum / Minimum) 1025 / 375
Main Generator: GE - GT581 1500
Gear Ratio: 74:18 Speed: 66 mph
4-Wheel Configuration: B-B
Traction Motor Blowers: Mechanical Driven (2) Model: Stuart
Weight: 240,000 lbs Traction Motors: GE 752 (Four)
Tractive Effort (starting) 60,000 lbs @ 25% Tractive Effort (continuous): 42,000 lbs @ 10 mph
Multiple Unit Capability: Yes Dynamic Braking: No
Auxilary Generator: GE Alternator:
Air Brake: Westinghouse Model: 26L
Compressor: Westinghouse Model: 3CDC
Boiler Type: Optional Lbs/hr: --
Quantity Built: 26 Dates: 6/1966 to 12/1968
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Exterior Dimensions C-415
Total Length 53'-08"
Pilot to Pilot 44'-01"
Wheel Diameter 40"
Truck Wheel Base 9'-04"
Height to Top Engine Hood 12'-09"
Height to Top Cab Hood 15'-05" (std), 14'-06" (low), 16'-05" (high)
Cab Width 10'-03"
Top Walkway Width 11'-10"
Walkway Width 5'-01"
Engine Hood Width 10'-02"
Center Bolster 31'-00"
Center Front Truck to Front Pilot 8'-01"
Center Rear Tucrk to Rear Pilot 8'-01"
Distance between Truck Centers 37'-04"
Minimum Turning Radious 21 degrees
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Fuel Oil: 1000 Lubricating Oil: 180
Engine Cooling Water: 150 Sand Capacity: 26 cu. ft.
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Drawing by: Jean-Denis Bachand
Reference Sources:
  • Railroad Model Craftsman, March 1985
  • Railfan & Railroad, September 1984
  • Railroad Modeler, May 1978

Original Format: 2 April 2005

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