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The C630 was first introduced in mid-1965 alongside the C430 as Alco's first alternator equipped units. Boasting a shocking (for the time) 3000 horsepower for traction, the C630 and C430 were monster locomotives in their first few months of production, having no real competitors until EMD and GE unveiled the 40 Series and U30 Series locomotives, respectively.
PT-Specific Information
| General Info | - |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | ALCO 16-251E |
| Horsepower | 3000 |
| Truck Type | Alco Trimount (1) |
| Axles | 6 |
| Traction Motors | 6 |
| Minimum Weight | 350,000 lbs |
| Maximum Weight | 420,000 lbs |
| Model Base Speed | 67 MPH (2) |
| Top Speed | 67, 75, 79, or 84 MPH (2) |
| Electrical System | - |
|---|---|
| Generator Max Current | 5400 Amps |
| Max Traction Motor (TM) Current | 1800 Amps |
| Max Continuous TM Current | 1195 Amps |
| Traction Motor Type | DC |
| Factor of Adhesion | 25% (1) |
| Transition Mode | Automatic with Selector |
| Transition Groups | 2, 1 |
| Transition Shunts | 1, 1 |
| Generator Transition | No |
| Traction Control | APR |
| Dynamic Braking (DB) Mode (if used) | Mechanical Blowers @ 50% |
| DB Max Current | 830 Amps |
| DB Max Continuous Current | 830 Amps |
| Blended Braking | No |
| Miscellaneous | - |
|---|---|
| Head-End Power (HEP) | No |
| HEP Power Consumption | N/A |
| HEP Standby/Run Mode | N/A |
| Load Ramp Speed | 10 Amps/Tick |
| TM Overload Protection | No |
| Starter Mode | Latched Primer, Manual Start |
| Air Brake Schedule | 26-L |
| Compressor CFM | 247.5 (Wabco 3CDC @ 1100 RPM) |
| Main Reservoir Volume | 35.2 Cubic Feet |
Notes
⚠: Not Verified or Educated Guess
(1): Late production C630s could be bought with Alco or Dofasco's three-axle Hi-Ad, boosting the adhesion to 29%.
(2): Later in production the gearing options changed, making the base speed 70 MPH and the max speeds 70, 75, or 79, 84, or 93 MPH