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Antique Engine Database
American Locomotive Company
American Locomotive became a major player in large diesel engines, particularly during World War Two, and continuing at least into the 1960s. For 1943, ALCO offered two- and four-cycle engines. The latter were made in six and eight-cylinder models using a 12 1/2 x 17-inch bore and stroke. A larger model used a 17 1/2 x 25-inch bore and stroke in four, five, six, and eight-cylinder sizes. The latter was rated at 1170 horsepower.
history
American Locomotive Company was formed by the merger of seven smaller manufacturers and Schenectady Locomotive Engine Manufactory. They manufactured locomotives, diesel generators, steel, and tanks and operated from 1901-1969. In 1955, the company changed its name to Alco Products Incorporated. Worthington Corporation acquired the company in 1964 and they went out of business in 1969. Fairbanks Morse Engine currently uses the ALCO name for its FM/ALCO line.
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