It's an Alco, yes, but a C-420 with a high-hood option to house a steam generator (to heat passenger cars) and a special high-adhesion truck (bogey).
I painted that model easily 35 years ago, then sold it on a couple years after. After multiple owners it came back to me a little over a year ago untouched from when I sold it, probably never came out of its box and probably alternated between a project never taken up and a collectors possession (I've never understood collectors who just store this stuff after the hunt).
I have no idea its travels, but glad to have it back unscathed. A few minor repairs, a bit of a cleanup and lube, and it's put to actual purpose. The prodigal son...
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