Green Bay and Western Railroad 315, an Alco C430 at the National Railroad Museum, Green Bay, Wisconsin.
(Dual Freq, CC BY 3.0 <https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0>, via Wikimedia Commons)
ALCO C-430 DIESEL-ELECTRIC LOCOMOTIVE
The ALCO Century 430 is a four-axle, 3,000 hp (2,237 kW) diesel-electric locomotive. 16 were built between July 1966 and February 1968. Cataloged as a part of ALCO's 'Century' line of locomotives, the C430 was an upgraded version of the C425 model. Since 1992, five C430s have remained in existence.
Reading Alco C430 5211, "Catawissa II," date, location, and photographer unknown.
By the time Alco was ready with the C430, the writing was already on the wall. Only 16 were built. Reading got two.
(Craig Garver, Public domain, https://www.flickr.com/photos/digitalrailartist/50329504483/)
Original owners
| Owner | Quantity | Numbers | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Green Bay and Western Railroad | 1 | 315 | |
| New York Central Railroad | 10 | 2050–2059 | |
| Reading Railroad | 2 | 5211-5212 | |
| Seaboard Coast Line Railroad | 3 | 1275–1277 | ex Alco (demonstrators) 430-1 to 430-3 |
Preservation
Green Bay & Western 315 is preserved at the National Railroad Museum in Green Bay, Wisconsin.
Rear of GBW 315.
(Dual Freq, CC BY 3.0 <https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0>, via Wikimedia Commons)
Overview
Type and origin
Power type: Diesel-electric
Builder: ALCO
Model: Century 430
Build date: July 1966 – February 1968
Total produced: 16
Specifications
Configuration: AAR B-B
Gauge: 4 ft 8+1⁄2 in (1,435 mm) standard gauge
Prime mover: Alco 251
Alternator: GTA 9
Performance figures
Power output: 3,000 hp (2,237 kW)
