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MLW M630 – photo 1© trainspo.com
Diesel locomotive

MLW M630

Built by MLW

Power output
2,200 kW
2,950 hp
Track gauge
1,435 mm
Standard gauge
Years built
1969–1973
75 units
Axle arrangement
Co'Co'

Overview of the MLW M630

Discover the powerful M630 diesel locomotive, a robust MLW model built between 1969 and 1973.

Equipped with a formidable ALCo 251E V16 prime mover, this locomotive delivers an impressive 2200 kW of power, making it ideal for demanding railway challenges.

Operating on a 1435 mm gauge with a Co'Co' axle classification, the M630 has a proven track record, notably with the British Columbia Railway in Canada.

Explore the strength and reliability of the M630, a locomotive with a significant legacy in rail transport, renowned for its efficiency and performance in freight operations.

MLW M630 technical specifications

Value
Built byMLW · 1969–197375 units
Power output2,200 kW2,950 hp
Prime moverALCo 251E V16
Track gauge1,435 mmStandard gauge4 ft 8½ in
UIC axle arrangementCo'Co'

Operators of the MLW M630

Railway companies that have operated the M630, with the class designation used by each of them.

OperatorClassCountry
British Columbia RailwayBCOL M630Canada

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