Alco Century 855 Cab

Hi,If you've been on the loco design forum recently you'll know i've been working on a C855 for a while. Work is going better than ever now. I am planning on making a custom cab for the loco. I know info/photos of the inside of this thing are going be hard to find. I am guseeing the C855 would have a similar cab interior to more well documented Alcos so if anyone's got any info/photos, that would be great!...Thanks-Paul

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LAST EDITED ON Apr-21-03 AT 04:48 PM (EDT)

I suppose I can help a little. Here is a picture of a C636 which is very similar.
OPERATING CONTROLS
CONTROL STAND
The control stand and engineman's position are shown in Fig. 4. The callouts and legends show the various controls conveniently located to the engineman.
CONTROLLER OPERATING HANDLES
Throttle Handle
Has an "Idle" or "O" position and eight running notches. Its position is shown by an indicator above the handle.
· 1. Advance throttle handle completely into each succeeding notch. Do not leave it halfway between notches.
· 2. The throttle handle can be returned to "Idle" as rapidly as desired.
Selector Handle
Has an "Off" or "O" position with four motoring positions to the left and a braking range to the right. Its position is shown by an indicator at top of the controller.
· 1. Handle in "Off" position disconnects traction motors, power and braking circuits.
· 2. Handle in motoring positionno. I sets up motoring circuits. Transition will take place automatically both accelerating and decelerating.
· 3. When in MU with units equipped for non-supervisory* automatic transition the selector handle in the lead unit should remain in the No. 1 transition position.
· 4. When in MU with units equipped for supervisory** automatic transition, the selector handle on lead unit should be placed in selector position No. 4.
· 5. When in MU with units equipped for manual transition, selector handle should be moved from position No. 1 up through position No. 2, 3 and 4 according to operating instructions on the locomotive equipped with manual transition.
· 6 . Handle in braking range provides control of dynamic braking. If locomotive is not equipped with dynamic braking, a stop on the controller prevents movement of the handle into the braking range.
* No manual control of transition with selector handle.
** Manual control of transition with selector handle.
Reverse Handle (7)
Has three positions, "Forward, "Off" and "Reverse" for selecting the desired direction of locomotive movement. Move handle in same direction as desired for locomotive movement. Center position is "Off.
Hump Control Handle (If Used)
Has on "Off" position and a hump control range when moved downward.
MECHANICAL INTERLOCKING BETWEEN HANDLES
Throttle Handle
Can be moved from "Idle"position only with selector handle in 1, 2, 3, or 4 and reverse handle installed.
Selector Handle
· 1. Can be moved from "Off" to the No. 1 position regardless of reverse handle position.
· 2. Can be moved to position No. 2, 3, or 4 only when reverse handle is "Forward" or "Reverse."
· 3. On units equipped with dynamic braking the selector handle can be moved into the braking range only when reverse handle is "Forward" or "Reverse" and throttle handle is in "Idle."
Reverse Handle
· 1. Can be moved only when throttle handle is in "Idle, " and with selector handle in "Off" or in No. 1 position.
· 2. Can be installed or removed only when in "Off' position.
Hump Control Handle (If Used)
Can be moved regardless of position of the above handle s.
CONTROLS AT ENGINEMAN'S POSITION (Fig. 4)
MU Emergency Stop-Run Switch
When the red "Stop" button (12) is pushed, it will shut down the engine and simultaneously all other engines of a multiple unit locomotive. It is provided for emergency use only. Reset by pushing in black "Run" button.
Power Reduction Switch (If Used)
If the first unit in a consist slips excessively, operate the power reduction switch (not shown). This reduces power while trailing units operate at full power. Return switch to "Off" for normal full power operation.
Emergency Sanding Switch (If Used)
Switch (8) in "On" position provides for operation of all sanders in case of an emergency such as a plugging" operation.
Lead Axle Sanding Switch (If Used)
Depress pushbutton switch (4) to sand in front of lead axle. Releasing switch stops sanding.
Sanding Control Valve
On some units sanding is controlled by pneumatic valve(s) while on other units sanding is controlled by an electric switch.
Operate control (19) to sand in front of both trucks. Refer to "Sanding Control" section.
Nameplate Light Dimming Control
Adjust control (11) to obtain the desired illumination of switches and gauges.
1. Air Brake Controls
2. Loadmeter
3. Speedometer (If Used)
4. Lead Axle Sanding Switch (If Used)
5. Wheel Slip and Dynamic Brake Light
6. Throttle Handle
7. Reverse Handle
8. Emergency Sanding Switch (If Used)
9. Selector Handle
10. Name Plate Lights
11. Name Plate Light Dimming Control
12. MU Emergency Stop - Run Switch
13. Fuel Pump Circuit Breaker
14. Generator Field Switch
15. Control Circuit Breaker
16. Headlight Control Switches - Off, Dim, Bright
17. Light Switches Gauge, Dome, Ground
18. Locomotive Bell Control Valve
19. Pneumatic Sanding Control Valve(s) (If Used)
or Electric Sanding Control Switch (If Used)

Robert Learmont
Future and Current BNSF Engineer (I'm only 12 years old but drove some real BNSF locomotives and plan to work for a railroad when I grow up.)

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Thanks that's great info-Paul

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