The invention relates to an internal combustion locomotive, in particular to a novel meter-gauge alternating current transmission internal combustion locomotive. The internal combustion locomotive comprises an air conditioner, an auxiliary variable cabinet, a radiator, an expansion water tank, a locomotive ventilator, diesel engines, a silencer, an air filter, a main electric generator, resistance brake devices, a brake valve installation cabinet, an electric appliance cabinet, seats, a control console, a main converter, a cooling tower, a sand box, a fire extinguishing device, a fuel tank, storage batteries, main air reservoirs, an ECM control box, a bogie, a locomotive hook, an obstacle eliminator, a second cab, an auxiliary room, a cooling room, a power room, a motor room, an electrical room, a first cab and a locomotive frame. The internal combustion locomotive is advanced in technology, compact and reasonable in structure, convenient and quick to assemble, reliable in connection, suitable for a meter-gauge line, capable of adapting to various severe climate environments, small in daily maintenance amount and easy to use and popularize.