The ALCO Century 430 is a four-axle, 3,000 hp (2,237 kW) diesel-electric locomotive. 16 were built between July 1966 and February 1968.[1] Cataloged as a part of ALCO's 'Century' line of locomotives, the C430 was an upgraded version of the C425 model. Since 1992, five C430s have remained in existence.[2]

ALCO Century 430
Green Bay and Western Railroad 315, an Alco C430 at the National Railroad Museum, Green Bay, Wisconsin.
Type and origin Power type Diesel-electric Builder ALCO Model Century 430 Build date July 1966 – February 1968 Total produced 16
Specifications Configuration: ​  • AAR B-B Gauge 4 ft 8+1⁄2 in (1,435 mm) standard gauge Prime mover ALCO 251 Alternator GTA 9
Performance figures Power output 3,000 hp (2,237 kW)

Original Owners

Preservation

• Green Bay & Western 315 is preserved at the National Railroad Museum in Green Bay, Wisconsin.

External links

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• Sarberenyi, Robert. Alco C430 Original Owners.

References

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Pinkepank, Jerry A (1967). Diesel Spotter's Guide (First ed.). Milwaukee: Kalmbach Publishing Company. ISBN 0890240299.

Solomon, Brian (2009). Alco locomotives (1st ed.). Minneapolis, MN: MBI Pub. Company. ISBN 978-0760333389.