As the competition between Alco and EMD escalated in the early 1960s, the development of Alco's Century series raised the stakes in the horsepower race. The introduction of the Alco Century C628 featured, for the first time, a single-engine locomotive capable of producing desirable adhesion and tractive effort in a six-axle design. In fact, the C628 changed the concept of the six motor unit from that of a low-speed heavy hauler to a fast freight locomotive.
The lengthened chassis and short nose resulted from the removal of components formally found in the nose section. The carbody itself was sealed and an area directly behind the cab was reserved for a steam generator. However, since all the C628 engines were produced for freight service, the generator was not needed the space went unused.
M.T.H. brings the Century series back to life again in 2008 in the RailKing Scale category in a variety of roadnames that are sure to please. Features include: Intricately Detailed ABS Body Colorful Paint Scheme Metal Chassis Die-Cast Truck Sides, Pilots and Fuel Tank Metal Wheels, Axles and Gears Metal Handrails and Decorative Horn (2) Precision Flywheel Equipped Motors (2) Remotely Controlled Proto-CouplersT (2) Engineer Cab Figures Directionally Controlled Headlights Locomotive Speed Control In Scale MPH Increments Lighted Cab Interior Operating Smoke Unit Proto-Sound 2.0 With The Digital Command System Featuring: Freight Yard Proto-Effects Unit Measures:18 x 2 1/2 x 3 3/4 Operates On O-31 Curves
Condition: Factory New (C-9) Operational Status:Functional Original Box: Yes (P-9)
Manufacturer: MTH Model Number: 30-2860-1 Road Name: Norfolk & Western (NW) MSRP: $299.95
Scale/Era: O Modern Model Type: Diesel Loco
The Trainz SKU for this item is P11441609.
Trainz Product Id: 11441609
WARNING:
This product can expose you to chemicals including but not limited to lead, which is known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. For more information go to
www.P65Warnings.ca.gov
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