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Conrail Cyclopedia ALCo C-424: References Magazine Articles: "Conrail's Four-Axle Centuries," Paul K. Withers. Diesel Era. Sept/Oct 98, 43-49+. Detailed look at the C-420, C-424, C-425, C-430. Photos cover original schemes, paint-outs, and blue. All photos b&w except rear cover. A great article. Detailed roster. CR 2421, 2429, 2452, 2457, 5066 LHR 23, 27, 28 xLHR 2072 EL 2408, 2411 xEL 2477, 2487 NH 2555 RDG 5202, 5209 xRDG 2495, 2496 PRR 2444 PC 2419, 2455 xPC 2418, 2474 (full CR lettering) "Detailing a Reading C-424," Alan Mende. Model Railroader. July 97, 88-91. Uses an HO Atlas C-424 Phase I model. Creates a very nice model. No proto photos. "The Century Series: C-424," Win Cuisinier. Railroad Model Craftsman. July 85, 71-75. Prototype overview of the C-424 and owners, plus HO drawing. RDG 5204 bw "Modeling Alco's Century Diesels," Jim Six. Model Railroader. Feb 85, 88-91. Jim builds a PRR and Nickle Plate C-420 and C-424 using Model Power and AHM HO locomotives. The techniques he uses can be applied to a PC or CR model as well, with only some details possibly needing to be altered. EL 2545 bw "Rebuilding HO Scale Alco 420 and 424 Road Wwitchers," Stan Mailer. Model Railroader. July 81, 86+. Deals with EL, L&HR, and RDG units.I don't own this issue. Any details would be appreciated. Copyright (c) 1998-2009 Robert S. Waller. All rights reserved. Photos for personal use only. All rights reserved by original owner of image. Reproduction or redistribution in any form without express written permission is prohibited.