1970s With the establishment of OSE in 1971, deficiencies in
rolling stock were identified. The era of steam is over and available diesel locomotives are not enough. On the standard line, the A 201, A 301, A 321, A 351, A 401 and A 221 class locomotives had low power compared to the predicted needs. To supply 30 new units, the American brand was again selected, but this time, its Canadian branch,
Montreal Locomotive Works. Although the American title, the abbreviation is expressed in the German "Em-El-Be" (MLW). The A 501 series was the MX-636 model, with a Co'Co shaft configuration and 3350
horsepower. Numbers A. 501 to A.510 were numbered. They were the last locomotives for Greek Railways produced outside Europe. It was at that time the largest and most locomotives in Greece until the A.551 class locomotives were put into service. Although in the early years they encountered engine problems, with a 12% drop since 1980, they remained the most reliable machines with the lowest degree of immobility. Since retirement of the A-551 series in July 98, the MX636 is again the strongest locomotive in Greece. Most actions take place inside and outside Thessaloniki on the lines of Athens, Kozani and Alexandroupolis, mainly freight. Despite the philosophy of the work, it still appears on the Edomeni-FYROM line.
2000s-today It is indicative that after nearly 30 years of intense circulation they decided to rebuild them, they were almost all in full operation, except for A.502 and A.505. At the end of August 2000, the A-504 was shipped to the US for a reconstruction project. The remaining seven MX636s will be rebuilt in Greece after the successful rebuilding of the A-504. Meanwhile, A-504 returned completely rebuilt. Up to now, A-501 and A-508 have been rebuilt in the OTE's Piraeus Factory. == Livery ==