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September 20, 2002 -
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ALCo C-420 Locomotives

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Third Release: Announced: 09-04-08 Orders Due: 10-13-08 ETA: Delivered	Second Release: Announced: 10-20-07 Orders Due: 12-12-07 ETA: Delivered	First Release: Announced: 05-03-07 Orders Due: 06-12-07 ETA: Delivered
	Fifth Release: Announced: 10-12-10 Orders Due: 11-06-10 ETA: May 2011	Fourth Release: Announced: 07-11-09 Orders Due: 08-26-09 ETA: Delivered

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Prototype Information:

ALCo built a total of 131 Century 420 locomotives between 1963 and 1969, when the builder ceased all new locomotive production.

Powered by a 12-cylinder, turbocharged, 2,000-hp 251-series prime mover, the C420’s direct competitor in 1963 was the EMD GP18. In fact, EMD did not offer a 12-cylinder, 2,000-hp prime mover until the GP39 model was produced in 1969. The shorter 12-cylinder engine block allowed the C420 to have its distinctive set-back cab and extended short hood.

The first road to purchase the C420 was the Lehigh & Hudson River, with its first two units built in 1963. The largest fleet was purchased by the Long Island Railroad, with 30 units built between 1963 and 1968. All were equipped with a high short hood which housed a steam generator for passenger service. Over time, the largest fleet of C420s was amassed by the Louisville & Nashville.
While only 26 units were purchased new, their total fleet grew to well over 60 units through mergers and acquisitions.

The C420 can still be found in daily service today in the U.S. Currently the largest fleet of C420s is operated by the Arkansas & Missouri Railroad.

First Release Notes:

Atlas’ first release of the C420 is a low-nose “phase 1” model. The combination of stanchions mounted into the top of the walkway deck and a high-mounted engine air intake (located ahead of the radiator area) identifies this C420 variant. Phase 1 models were produced between June 1963 and October 1964 and the first production run covers all original owners of the low nose version.

Third Release Notes:

New to this run of our C420 model is the high short hood. All high hood models on this run represent phase 1 locomotives originally owned by the Long Island Rail Road (LI). Long Island purchased their first C420s in 1963. When the lease expired in 1976 these units were initially sent to storage on the Delaware & Hudson (D&H) and Morristown & Erie railroads. Some were leased by the D&H for a short time. Later they would be sold to various short lines and industrial railroads throughout North America, three of which are represented on this run. Many locomotives being offered on this run are related, as the road names represent different “eras” in the life of a given unit. The first and most obvious are Lehigh Valley 404 and 408 which became Delaware & Hudson 404 and 408. More complex are the histories of two particular Long Island Rail Road units. LI 200 was sold to Virginia & Maryland (VAMD) where it kept this road number. It was later sold to Livonia Avon & Lakeville where it was renumbered 420 and is still in operation today. LI 221 was also sold to VAMD, becoming 202. In 1982 this unit was sold to the Susquehanna (NYS&W) where it was renumbered 2002. The NYS&W quickly placed this unit in service in VAMD maroon, with the gold stripe repainted yellow and Susquehanna lettering applied. In May, 1985 this unit was overhauled and repainted in standard NYS&W yellow and black. At this time it was renumbered 260. All of these locomotives are now available from Atlas! One final note: Lehigh Valley 405 is still in service today, wearing this road number on the Delaware Lackawanna. Please see volume 3 of the Atlas Modeler for more on this unit, including a current in-service photo: http://download.atlasrr.com/AtlasModeler/AtlasModeler003.pdf

Model Features:

Now with NCE Decoders!
Flat or "step" pilots used where appropriate
Long hood with or without dynamic brake detail used where appropriate
3,100 or 2,400 gallon fuel tank used when appropriate per road name
Separately-applied coupler cut levers
Painted safety rails
Dual flywheels
Directional lighting
Blackened metal wheels
Scale Speed™ motor
Factory installed AccuMate® magnetic couplers
Low nose headlight in low position used when appropriate per road name

Besides the features provided by earlier Atlas decoders, the new Atlas/NCE N-scale decoders offer the following additional capabilities.

Both short and long addresses can be programmed on main line (Ops Mode)
Silent Running™ motor drive*
Torque Compensation for ultra smooth low speed performance
Programmable Start, Mid and Maximum speed CVs that work in all speed modes
Four function outputs with lighting effects generators that allow you to select from 15 different lighting behaviors (Ditch lights, Mars light, strobes, beacon, flicker, etc)

* Silent Running is a registered trademark of NCE Corporation
‡ - model includes low nose headlight
¥ - Includes dynamic brake detail
AccuMate® couplers are made under license from AccuRail, Inc.
* - CSX Licensed Product

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ALCo C420

Part #: Atl-40 000 000 Undecorated w/Dynamic Brakes¥ Road #: n/a - C420 Phase 1 Locomotive (Low Nose w/o Nose Light) - DCC Ready

$124.95

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