Alco C636 & M640 Roster

ALCO C630 Production Roster	Photograph by: R. Craig Rutherford
Info Supplied by: John Komanesky & R. Craig	Updated: 11 December 2020 / original upload: 29 September 2005
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Original owner	Road Numbers	Bldr Numbers	Bldr Dates
Alco (Demonstrators)	636-1 to 636-3	6008-01 to -03	11/1968
Illinois Central	1100 - 1105	6000-01 to -06	5/1968
Penn Central	6330 - 6344	3499-01 to -15	3-4/1968
Spokane Portland & Seattle	330 - 335	3488-01 to -06	12/1967
Spokane Portland & Seattle	340 - 343	6010-01 to -04	11/1968
C636 - Australia (Built by A.E. Goodwin, Ltd.)
Cliff's Robe River Iron Associates	262.001 to 262.005 (see note 1)	G6060-01 to -05	2/1971
Cliff's Robe River Iron Associates	1715	G6060-06	2/1972
Hammersley Iron	2006, 2007	G6011-01, -02	4/1968
	2008 - 2011	G6014-01 to -04	12/1968
	2012	G6028-01	7/1969
	2013	G6040-01	7/1970
	2014 - 2017	G6043-01 to -04	10-11/1970
Mt. Newman Mining	5452 - 5456 (see note 2)	G6012-01 to -05	6/1972
	5457 - 5459	G6027-01 to -03	6-8/1969
	5460 - 5464	G6035-01 to -05	12/1969-4/1970
	5465 - 5468	G6041-01 to -04	7-8/1970

Technical Data Somebody's Large Digital Image Here

New: 13 April 2005 Data & Drawing by: Jean-Denis Bachand

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Engine: Alco 4-cycle Model 251E V16 Horsepower: 3600

Bore & Stroke: 9" X 10.5" RPM (Maximum / Minimum): 1100 / 400

Gear Ratio: 74:18 Speed: 65 mph

Trucks Hi-Adhesion (6-Wheel) Configuration: C-C

Traction Motor Blowers: Mechanical Driven (2) Model: Sturt

Weight: 420,000 lbs Traction Motors: GE 752 (Six)

Tractive Effort (starting) 81,150 lbs @ 25% Tractive Effort (continuous): 79,500 lbs @ 12 mph

Multiple Unit Capability: Yes Dynamic Braking: Yes

Main Generator: GE GTA11 Auxilary Generator: GE

Air Brake: Westinghouse: Model: 26L Compressor: Westinghouse Model: 3CDC

Quantity Built: 64 (11/1969 to 12/1970)

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Total Length: 69'-06" Pilot to Pilot: 60'-02"

Truck Wheel Base: 13'-07" Wheel Diameter: 40"

Height to Top Engine Hood: 15'-01" Height to Top Cab Hood: 15'-01"

Cab Width: 10'-01" Engine Hood Width: 9'-11"

Center Bolster: 41'-10" Distance between Truck Centers: 54'-06"

Minimum Turning Radius: 21 degrees

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Fuel Oil: 3200 Lubricating Oil: 330

Engine Cooling Water: 340 Sand Capacity: 56 cu. ft.

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Reference Sources:

Railroad Model Craftsman, January 1985 and April 1086
Alco Design Data

Source of information: Extra 2200 South
NOTES:
1. C.R.R.I.A. C636s were constructed for Bechtel as 262.001 to 262.005.
2. Mt Newman Mining C636s were constructed for Bechtel as 100.0001 to 100.0005.

Additions / corrections provided by: Nicholas Todd.

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Technical Data
New: 13 April 2005		Data & Drawing by: Jean-Denis Bachand
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Engine: Alco 4-cycle Model 251E V16		Horsepower: 3600
Bore & Stroke: 9" X 10.5"		RPM (Maximum / Minimum): 1100 / 400
Gear Ratio: 74:18		Speed: 65 mph
Trucks Hi-Adhesion (6-Wheel)		Configuration: C-C
Traction Motor Blowers: Mechanical Driven (2)		Model: Sturt
Weight: 420,000 lbs		Traction Motors: GE 752 (Six)
Tractive Effort (starting) 81,150 lbs @ 25%		Tractive Effort (continuous): 79,500 lbs @ 12 mph
Multiple Unit Capability: Yes		Dynamic Braking: Yes
Main Generator: GE GTA11		Auxilary Generator: GE
Air Brake: Westinghouse: Model: 26L		Compressor: Westinghouse Model: 3CDC
Quantity Built: 64 (11/1969 to 12/1970)
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Total Length: 69'-06"		Pilot to Pilot: 60'-02"
Truck Wheel Base: 13'-07"		Wheel Diameter: 40"
Height to Top Engine Hood: 15'-01"		Height to Top Cab Hood: 15'-01"
Cab Width: 10'-01"		Engine Hood Width: 9'-11"
Center Bolster: 41'-10"		Distance between Truck Centers: 54'-06"
Minimum Turning Radius: 21 degrees
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Fuel Oil: 3200		Lubricating Oil: 330
Engine Cooling Water: 340		Sand Capacity: 56 cu. ft.
Options:
Reference Sources: Railroad Model Craftsman, January 1985 and April 1086 Alco Design Data
Source of information: Extra 2200 South NOTES: 1. C.R.R.I.A. C636s were constructed for Bechtel as 262.001 to 262.005. 2. Mt Newman Mining C636s were constructed for Bechtel as 100.0001 to 100.0005. Additions / corrections provided by: Nicholas Todd.