ATLAS (HO SCALE) C424 AND
C425 LOCOMOTIVES (DCC READY)
The ALCO C424 model was one of the first “Century-series” locomotives
to be produced. Its 16-cylinder 251B-series prime mover produced
2,400-hp, making it a direct competitor to the 2,500-hp GE U25B
and EMD GP35 models. A total of 190 units were built between
1963 and 1966 for customers throughout North America, including
53 for roads in the US, 92 for Canada and 45 for Mexico. Erie
Lackawanna, Canadian Pacific and National de Mexico purchased
some of the largest fleets in their respective countries.
By late 1964 ALCO had determined that an extra 100-hp did make
a difference to some customers, and the 2,500-hp C425 model
was the result. Improvements over the C424 included a higher
capacity main generator, a simplified electrical control system,
increased radiator capacity and an upgraded 251C prime mover.
The appearance of the body was nearly identical to the C424,
with one major exception being the addition of a bulge above
the radiator intake grille at the rear of the long hood. A total
of 90 units were produced between late 1964 and 1966, all for
US roads. The largest purchases were made by Pennsylvania and
Spokane Portland & Seattle.
New to this run are Phase 3 C424s decorated for Canadian Pacific
and Canadian National. Phase 3 C424s and Phase 2 C425s had their
battery boxes moved to rear of the locomotive and placed under
the left side of the sill. The air reservoirs were moved to
the right side of the sill and placed above the fuel tank. The
cab of these later phase models features a simple set of steps
in place of the battery boxes which were located fore and aft
the cab on the earlier phases.
The Detroit & Mackinac and Spokane, Portland and Seattle road
names are back by popular demand with new road numbers. These
sold out fast on the last run so get your order in today! Standard
MSRP: $109.95 Special Edition MSRP: $114.95 Estimated Delivery:
May 2008 Features:
Canadian Pacific & Canadian National C424s include low nose
headlights with pointed cab face Canadian Pacific C424s include
either an early or late (rebuild) “CP style” end of long hood
per the prototype C425 Phase 2 models include cab with either
horizontal or vertical headlights per the prototype Models include
redesigned “AAR” style truck sideframes with separate brake
cylinders and separate bearing cap detail (included when appropriate
per the prototype). Directional lighting w/ golden-white LEDs
Five-pole skewed armature motor with dual flywheels for optimum
performance at all speeds Factory-equipped with AccuMate® knuckle
couplers NMRA 8 pin plug for DCC Separately-applied wire grab
irons, ladders, and drop steps Separately-applied marker lenses
Improved painting and printing w/painted handrails Two painted
crew members AccuMate® couplers are made under license from
AccuRail, Inc.
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