MLW M-636

Power typeDiesel-electric

Power typeDiesel-electric

BuilderMontreal Locomotive Works, AE Goodwin, Auburn, NSW (licensee), Comeng, Granville, NSW/Bassendean, WA (licensee)

ModelM-636

MLW M-636
Mount Newman Mining 5497 at the Don Rhodes Mining and Transport Museum, Port Hedland, Western Australia in April 2012
Type and origin Power type Diesel-electric Builder Montreal Locomotive Works, AE Goodwin, Auburn, NSW (licensee), Comeng, Granville, NSW/Bassendean, WA (licensee) Model M-636 Build date September 1969 – February 1980 Total produced 185
Specifications Configuration: ​  • AAR C-C  • UIC Co′Co′ Gauge 4 ft 8+1⁄2 in (1,435 mm) standard gauge Trucks Dofasco ZWT-3 Hi-Ad, ALCo Hi-Ad Wheel diameter 40 in (1,000 mm) Length 69 ft 10+1⁄2 in (21.30 m) Width 10 ft (3.0 m) Height 15 ft 3⁄4 in (4.59 m) (cab roof) Fuel type Diesel Prime mover ALCO 16-251F RPM range 300-1,100 Engine type V16 diesel engine Aspiration Turbocharged Alternator GE GTA11 Traction motors GE 752 Cylinders 16 Train brakes 26L
Performance figures Power output 3,600 hp (2,700 kW)

The M-636 is a six-axle, 3,600 hp diesel locomotive marketed as part of the Montreal Locomotive Works six-axle "M-Line" series of locomotives. It was an evolution of the ALCo C636, and it saw many sales to Canadian, Mexican and Australian customers. Today, there are a handful M-636s left in revenue service.