| D&H C420 407, Binghamton, New York, June 15, 1977, photo by Jerry Lundeen, Chuck Zeiler collection. Clearly showing most of its heritage, this locomotive was built as Lehigh Valley 407 in October 1964 (c/n 3385-04), it was acquired by the D&H in 1976, eventually renumbered 417, sold in 1987. This is a Phase 1 C420, evidenced by the oval holes in the frame to allow access to the bolts securing the handrail stanchions at the location of the prime mover. The C420 was powered by a 12-cylinder Model 251C prime mover rated at 2000 hp for traction at 1025 rpm driving a GT581C main generator feeding four GE 752E5 traction motors. Fuel tanks for freight-only units were offered in 2000, 2400 2700, and 3100 gallon capacities and were identified by cylindrical fuel tank side extensions of varying lengths. |