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Title:
D&H C424m 451
Description:
Delaware & Hudson C424m 451 at Binghamton, New York, August 23, 1980, photo by Thomas Trencansky, Chuck Zeiler collection. Built June 1963 as Erie-Lackawanna C424 2401 (c/n 84543) and designated as class MFA-24-D6 on the E-L, it became Conrail 2475. Conrail began retirement of its Alco fleet in the late 1970's, and this locomotive and five others were rebuilt by General Electric to C424m specifications. The 16-cylinder Model 251B 2400 hp prime mover was replaced by a 12-cylinder Model 251C 2000 hp prime mover, reducing the horsepower but improving reliability. It was acquired by the D&H in 1980, was sold in 1994, becoming Springfield Terminal #70. This shows the medium fuel tank. Fuel tanks for freight-only units were offered in 2000, 2400, 2700, and 3100 gallon capacities; the larger capacities were signified by cylindrical tank extensions of varying lengths.
Photo Date:
8/23/1980
Upload Date:
11/25/2010 12:13:40 PM
Location:
Binghamton, NY
Author:
Thomas Trencansky
Categories:
Roster
Locomotives:
DH 451(C424)
Views:
1709
Comments:
1
Title:
D&H C424m 453
Description:
Delaware & Hudson C424m 453 at Binghamton, New York, June 24, 1983, photographer unknown, Chuck Zeiler collection. The C424 model was designated as the DL640A by Alco, reflecting its derivation from the RS-27 (DL640). Built June 1963 as Erie-Lackawanna 2406 (c/n 84548), later Conrail 2480, it was originally powered by a Model 251B 16-cylinder prime mover producing 2400 hp for traction at 1025 rpm. The following is excerpted from the book, "A Centennial Remembrance", by Richard Steinbrenner: Under Conrail, the former E-L shops at Hornell, NY lay idle until mid-1978, when VIC Industries leased them with the intent to rebuild freight cars and locomotives. In the following year, General Electric leased the shops and began contract locomotive and car rebuilding activities. Coincidentally, Conrail's considerable fleet of Alco's was being retired, of which C420's and C424's were the most attractive models on the second-hand market. Hornell's initial rebuilds were comprised of four C424's and a C420 for loyal Alco customer Green Bay & Western. After rebuilding their main distinguishing characteristic was GE's replacement of the centrifugal air filters with panel carbody filters in a "washboard" pattern; otherwise the units were rebuilt in kind. The next group of rebuilds received far more extensive modification. In the late 1970's, a significant change in the D&H's motive power policy resulted in the purge of virtually all 6-axle motive power from its roster. The post-Conrail influx of additional 4-axle power was significant, but as the D&H's operations via trackage rights broadened, more power was needed. The D&H arranged a lease with Xtra Inc. for six C424's to be rebuilt by GE. The units were designated C424m's due to their extensive modifications. Foremost of these was the installation of 12-cylinder 2000 hp Model 251C prime movers and GT564 main generators. The cabs were upgraded to current AAR standards, and electric cab heaters were installed. The C424m's also received electrical, fuel, lubrication, air filtration, and exhaust systems designed by the D&H. As on the GB&W units, the centrifugal filters were replaced by the "washboard" filters. The original C424's were all of Alco's first production, with overhanging rear numberboards. These were modified by GE to eliminate the overhang. An additional three units were rebuilt to the same specifications, except for retaining the numberboard overhand and not installing the upgraded electrical system. These were owned by Genessee & Wyoming Inc., and leased to the D&H. This arrangement was due in part to ensuring availability of motive power for salt trains from the G&W mine at Retsof, NY, which the D&H gained through trackage rights. The C424m's continued on the D&H into the Guilford ownership. The first to leave the property were the G&W units, two of which found themselves on the Minnesota Commercial Railroad in the Twin Cities. The other units remained on Guilford for an extended period in and out of service. The Livonia Avon & Lakeville acquired four of these. of which three were made operational. Late in 1980 GE outshopped four additional C424m's built to similar specifications as the D&H units, for the Detroit & Mackinac. The D&M's acquisition of these units signaled the immediate retirement of its pioneer RS-2's. The C424m's continued to operate on the D&M's successor, the Lake States Railway.
Photo Date:
6/24/1983
Upload Date:
11/25/2010 12:38:47 PM
Location:
Binghamton, NY
Author:
Chuck Zeiler
Categories:
Roster
Locomotives:
DH 453(C424)
Views:
851
Comments:
1
Title:
BRC C424 600
Description:
Belt Railway of Chicago C424 600 and SW9 522 at Clearing Yard in Bedford Park, Chicago, Illinois on October 15, 1986, Kodachrome by Chuck Zeiler.
Photo Date:
10/15/1986
Upload Date:
7/14/2017 12:41:18 PM
Location:
Chicago, IL
Author:
Chuck Zeiler
Categories:
RollingStock
Locomotives:
BRC 600(C424)
BRC 522(SW9)
Views:
363
Comments:
0
Title:
BRC C424 600
Description:
BRC C424 600 at Clearing Yard in Bedford Park, Chicago, Illinois on January 1, 1988, Kodachrome by Chuck Zeiler.
Photo Date:
1/1/1988
Upload Date:
8/3/2012 9:44:07 AM
Location:
Chicago, IL
Author:
Chuck Zeiler
Categories:
Roster
Locomotives:
BRC 600(C424)
Views:
416
Comments:
0
Title:
BRC C424 601
Description:
BRC C424 601 at Clearing Yard in Bedford Park, Chicago, Illinois on October 15, 1986, Kodachrome by Chuck Zeiler.
Photo Date:
10/15/1986
Upload Date:
8/3/2012 10:33:30 AM
Location:
Chicago, IL
Author:
Chuck Zeiler
Categories:
Roster
Locomotives:
BRC 601(C424)
Views:
352
Comments:
0
Title:
BRC C424 602
Description:
BRC C424 602 at Clearing Yard in Bedford Park, Chicago, Illinois on June 13, 1965, Kodachrome by Chuck Zeiler.
Photo Date:
6/13/1965
Upload Date:
8/3/2012 11:22:25 AM
Location:
Chicago, IL
Author:
Chuck Zeiler
Categories:
Roster
Locomotives:
BRC 602(C424)
Views:
504
Comments:
0
Title:
BRC C424 602
Description:
Belt Railway of Chicago Alco C424 602 at Clearing Yard in Bedford Park, Chicago, Illinois on June 13, 1965, Kodachrome by Chuck Zeiler.
Photo Date:
6/13/1965
Upload Date:
7/14/2017 12:57:11 PM
Location:
Chicago, IL
Author:
Chuck Zeiler
Categories:
RollingStock
Locomotives:
BRC 602(C424)
Views:
326
Comments:
0
Title:
BRC C424 603
Description:
BRC C424 603 at Summit, Illinois on August 7, 1976, Kodachrome by J. H. Nixon, Chuck Zeiler collection.
Photo Date:
8/7/1976
Upload Date:
8/24/2012 12:36:46 PM
Location:
Summit, IL
Author:
J. H. Nixon
Categories:
Roster
Locomotives:
BRC 603(C424)
Views:
514
Comments:
2
Title:
BRC C424 604
Description:
BRC C424 604 at Chicago, Illinois on August 3, 1980, Kodachrome by William Raia, Chuck Zeiler collection.
Photo Date:
8/3/1980
Upload Date:
8/24/2012 1:15:20 PM
Location:
Chicago, IL
Author:
William Raia
Categories:
Roster,RollingStock
Locomotives:
BRC 604(C424)
Views:
401
Comments:
0
Title:
BRC C424 605
Description:
BRC C424 605 at Northlake, Illinois on June 1, 1986, Kodachrome by Gib Allbach, Chuck Zeiler collection.
Photo Date:
6/1/1986
Upload Date:
9/24/2012 12:19:53 PM
Location:
Northlake, IL
Author:
Gib Allbach
Categories:
Roster
Locomotives:
BRC 605(C424)
Views:
392
Comments:
1
Title:
TP&W C424 801
Description:
TP&W C424 801 at East Peoria, Illinois on November 25, 1983, Kodachrome by Gib Allbach, Chuck Zeiler collection. Also seen is AT&SF GP38 3501, although I wish it wasn't seen, or at least, I wish it wasn't blocking the view of 801.
Photo Date:
11/25/1983
Upload Date:
10/5/2012 1:44:21 PM
Location:
East Peoria, IL
Author:
Gib Allbach
Categories:
Yard
Locomotives:
TPW 801(C424)
ATSF 3501(GP38)
Views:
1213
Comments:
0
Title:
BN (AM) C424 4240
Description:
ex-Burlington Northern Railroad (AM) C424 4240 at Springdale, Arkansas on December 8, 1992, photo by Chuck Zeiler. Although it is stencilled AM 4240, it has obvious BN heritage. Built in June 1964 as SP&S 300 (c/n 3381-01) it became BN 4240 and was retired from the BN in August 1980. The door is stencilled: NOT FOR OCCUPANCY NON COMPLYING LOCOMOTIVE. The nose is tagged: OUR CLUB OUR TURF. Alco's internal designation for the C424 was DL640A. Alco's C424 production was 190 units (including MLW's production), of which only 53 were for USA customers, the rest were for Canada and Mexico.
Photo Date:
12/8/1992
Upload Date:
8/29/2009 11:35:48 AM
Location:
Springdale, AR
Author:
Chuck Zeiler
Categories:
Roster
Locomotives:
BN 4240(C424)
AM 4240(C424)
Views:
1950
Comments:
3
Title:
BN C424 4243
Description:
Burlington Northern Railroad Class C424 4243 at Cicero, Illinois on an unknown day in September 1980, Kodachrome by Chuck Zeiler. Built by Alco in June 1964 ( c/n 3381-04 ) as Spokane Portland & Seattle C424 303, it became BN 4243, and was retired in August 1980. However, it was sold at an unknown date becoming Massachusetts Central 4243, and later Adirondack Scenic 4243.
Photo Date:
9/1/1980
Upload Date:
7/1/2022 2:56:09 PM
Location:
Clyde (subdivision), IL
Author:
Chuck Zeiler
Categories:
RollingStock
Locomotives:
BN 4243(C424)
Views:
107
Comments:
0
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