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MLW M636 – photo 1© trainspo.com
Diesel locomotive

MLW M636

Built by MLW

Power output
2,700 kW
3,621 hp
Track gauge
1,435 mm
Standard gauge
Axle arrangement
Co'Co'

Overview of the MLW M636

Discover the powerful M636 locomotive, a symbol of strength and reliability in railway operations. This diesel locomotive, known as the ALCo C636 series, was built by MLW and boasts an impressive 2700 kW power output.

The M636 is characterized by its Co'Co' axle layout and a 1435 mm gauge, making it a versatile machine for various routes. Its robust ALCo 251E V16 engine ensures continuous traction and efficiency.

This remarkable locomotive served with the Cartier Railway in Canada, as well as the Delaware–Lackawanna Railroad and the Western New York and Pennsylvania Railroad in the United States. Experience the history and technical brilliance of the M636, a true icon of the rail world.

MLW M636 technical specifications

Value
SeriesALCo C636
Built byMLW
Power output2,700 kW3,621 hp
Prime moverALCo 251E V16
Track gauge1,435 mmStandard gauge4 ft 8½ in
UIC axle arrangementCo'Co'

Operators of the MLW M636

Railway companies that have operated the M636, with the class designation used by each of them.

OperatorClassCountry
Cartier RailwayCR M636Canada
Delaware–Lackawanna RailroadDL M636United States
Western New York and Pennsylvania RailroadWNYP M636United States

MLW M636 photos

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