97% availability. That's the record of ALCO Century 424's on The Belt of Chicago.

When a railroad handles over 1.9 million cars a year, there’s no time for locomotive downtime. That’s why The Belt Railway Company of Chicago relies on Alco Century’s to handle an important share of their traffic.

Producing 2400 hp for traction, the 424's are The Belt’s most powerful single units. And their heavy weight allows them to develop and utilize their full-rated horsepower throughout their entire operating speed range.

This feature gives The Belt added drag power for heavy loads of coal, while still providing sufficient speed for their transfer operations. Versatility and endurance are built-in features of all Alco Century locomotives. Powered by the proved and improved Model 251 diesel engine, they deliver dependable power for any railroad. Good reason why The Belt has reordered more Century 424's.

But don't take our word for it. Ask any railroader who's in the know on Century motive power. Then contact us for complete data on the full line of Century locomotives. Alco-only domestic manufacturer offering a choice of three power transmission systems: AC, DC and Diesel-Hydraulic.

ALCO PRODUCTS, INC.  
Dept. 315-23, Schenectady, N. Y. 12305

A Century 424 couples to an 80-car train of mixed freight in The Belt Railway's Clearing Yards.

From Trains magazine, September, 1966.

Archive # 24,648.

ALCO Picnic Photographs

I believe that these photographs are from an American Locomotive Company event. My grandfather Edward Bradford is in most of them. If you know the name of any one else, please contact me or add a comment.

(Edward Bradford on left)

(Edward Bradford third from left, back row)

(Edward Bradford smoking pipe)

(Edward Bradford standing)

Archive ID 24,503 - 24,508.

The Manufacturers National Bank of Troy

From the Russell Sage College 1926 Yearbook.

Archive # 24,461.

G. V. S. Quackenbush & Co., Inc.

Smart Apparel and Accessories for Young Women.

From the Russell Sage College 1926 Yearbook.

Archive # 24,460.

Delaware and Hudson Railroad Station, Saratoga Springs, New York

This image is from the Library of Congress American Memory Photographs from the Detroit Publishing Company, 1880-1920 collection.