The Century Series: A Portrait of Alco Diesel Power HO Collector BN and Soo Line SD40-2s

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The Century Series: A Portrait of Alco Diesel Power HO Collector BN and Soo Line SD40-2sThe American Locomotive Company (Alco) had a long history of manufacturing steam and diesel locomotives in America, Canada, and around the globe through subsidiaries or licensees. Alco had developed a strong reputation in the 1940s and 1950s with its successful road switchers, but as railroads competed to carry more tonnage at faster speeds, the market demanded more horsepower. The Century series was introduced in 1963, remaining in production until