Alco C628

Production Roster

Photograph by: R. Craig Rutherford

Updated: 11 December 2020 Info Supplied by: John Komanesky & R. Craig
Alco (Demonstrators) 628-1 to 628-4 3376-01 to -04 5/1964
Atlantic Coast Line 2000 - 2003 84899-84902 12/1963
2004 - 2010 3393-01 to -07 12/1964
Chihuahua Pacifico (Mexico) 901 - 904 3474-01 to -04 12/1966
Delaware & Hudson 601 3373-01 4/1964
602 - 609 3373-02 to -09 3-5/1964
610 - 618 3407-01 to -09 5/1965
Ferrocaril del Pacifico (Mexico) 601 - 606 3452-01 to -06 4-5/1964
607 - 610 6001-01 to -04 12/1968
Hammersley Iron(Australia) 2000 - 2002 3415-01 to -03 6/1965
2004, 2005 3482-01, -02 4/1967
Lehigh Valley 625 - 631 3427-01 to -07 11/1965
632 3476-01 1/1967
Louisville & Nashville 1400 - 1407 3383-01 to -07 7/1964
1408 - 1411 3383-09 to -12 9/1964
1412 - 1414 3406-01 to -03 4/1965
Monon 400 - 408 84903-84911 3/1964
National Ry of Mexico 8300 - 8309 3475-01 to -10 12/1966-1/1967
8310 - 8321 3496-01 to -12 2/1968
8322 - 8331 3495-01 to -10 2-3/1968
Norfolk & Western 1100 - 1109 3429-01 to -10 11/1965
1110 - 1129 3455-01 to -20 4/1966
Pennsylvania 6300 - 6309 3404-01 to -10 3/1965
6310 - 6314 3434-01 to -05 11-12/1965
Southern Pacific 4845 - 4869 3401-01 to -25 3-4/1965
Reference sources:
  • The Diesel Builders by John F. Kirkland
  • Extra 2200 South Newsletter, issue 54

Original upload: 29 September 2005


Alco C-628 (DL628) Technical Data
Data Sheet Information and drawing: Jean-Denis Bachand
Engine: Alco 4-cycle Model 251C V16 Horsepower: 2750
Bore & Stroke<: 9" X 10.5" RPM (Maximum / Minimum): 1100 / 400
Main Generator: GE - GT586A4 Auxilary Generator: GE
Tri-Mount 6-Wheel (two) Gear Ratio: 74:18 for Max.Speed: 65 mph
Weight: 408,000 lbs Traction Motors: GE 752 (Six)
Tractive Effort (starting) 85,750 lbs @ 25% Tractive Effort (continuous): 79,500 lbs @ 12 mph
Multiple Unit Capability: Yes Dynamic Braking: Yes
Air Brake: Westinghouse 26L Compressor: Westinghouse 3CDC
Quantity Built 186 (12/1963 to 12/1968)
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Total Length: 69'-06" Pilot to Pilot: 64'-06"
Truck Wheel Base: 12'-06" Wheel Diameter: 40"
Height to Top Engine Hood: 15'-06" Height to Top Cab Hood: 14'-10"
Cab Width: 10'-01" Engine Hood Width: 9'-11"
Center Bolster: 46'-05" Center Front Truck to Front Pilot: 6'-09"
Distance between Truck Centers: 53'-11" Minimum Turning Radious: 21 degrees
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Fuel Oil: 2000 Lubricating Oil: 300
Engine Cooling Water: 300 Sand Capacity: 56 cu. ft.
Options: --
Somebody's Large Digital Image Here Drawing by: Jean-Denis Belanger
Reference Sources:
  • Railroad Model Craftsman, June 1984

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