ALCo C425

Built by ALCo

Top speed

113 km/h

70 mph

Power output

1,860 kW

2,494 hp

Weight

130 t

286,601 lb

Length

18.08 m

59 ft 4 in

Track gauge

1,435 mm

Standard gauge

Years built

1964–1966

91 units

Overview of the ALCo C425

Explore the impressive ALCo C425 diesel locomotive, a true workhorse of the rails.

Built between 1964 and 1966, this powerful machine boasts a top speed of 113 km/h and an output of 1860 kW, making it a formidable presence on the railway.

Measuring 18.08 meters in length and weighing 130 tons, the C425 has served various prominent railway companies, including the British Columbia Railway, Burlington Northern, and Conrail.

Its robust design, powered by the reliable ALCo 251C V16 prime mover, solidified its reputation for durability and performance.

Discover the enduring legacy of the ALCo C425, a significant part of railway history.

ALCo C425 technical specifications

	Value	Imperial / US
Family	Century
Built by	ALCo · 1964–196691 units
Top speed	113 km/h70 mph	70 mph
Power output	1,860 kW2,494 hp	2,494 hp
Tractive effort	180 kN40,466 lbf	40,466 lbf
Prime mover	ALCo 251C V16
Track gauge	1,435 mmStandard gauge4 ft 8½ in	4 ft 8½ in
UIC axle arrangement	Bo'Bo'
Length	18.08 m59 ft 4 in	59 ft 4 in
Width	3.05 m10 ft 0 in	10 ft 0 in
Height	4.39 m14 ft 5 in	14 ft 5 in
Weight	130 t286,601 lb	286,601 lb

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Operators of the ALCo C425

Railway companies that have operated the C425, with the class designation used by each of them.

Operator	Class	Country
British Columbia Railway	BCOL C425	Canada
Burlington Northern	BN C425	United States
Conrail: Consolidated Rail Corporation	CR C425	United States
Delaware–Lackawanna Railroad	DL C425	United States