ALCO DL540 (RSD16) |
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| Data Sheet Information Compiled by: JEAN-DENIS BACHAND |
| New: 26 January 2007 |
Drawing by: Jean-Denis Bachand |
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| Engine Builder: American Locomotive Company |
Engine: V12 4-cycle Model 251B |
| Bore & Stroke |
9" X 10.5" |
| RPM (Maximum / Minimum) |
1025 / 400 |
| Main Generator: GE - GT586 |
Horsepower: 1800 |
| Gear Ratio: 62:15 |
Speed: 65 mph |
| Trucks: 6-Wheel |
Configuration: C-C |
| Traction Motor Blowers: Mechanically Driven |
Model: GE GY27 (four) |
| Weight: 290,000 lbs |
Traction Motors: GE 752 (six) |
| Tractive Effort (starting) 81,250 lbs @ 25% |
Tractive Effort (continuous): 78,500 lbs @ 6 mph |
| Multiple Unit Capability: Yes |
Dynamic Braking: Yes |
| Auxilary Generator: GE GY27 |
Alternator: GE GT56 |
| Air Brake: Westinghouse |
Model: 24L |
| Compressor: Westinghouse |
Model: 3CDC |
| Boiler Type: |
PSI: |
| Quantity Built: 130 |
Dates: 12/1957 to 2/1959 |
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| Exterior Dimensions
| DL540 (RSD16) |
| Total Length |
52"-06" |
| Wheel Diameter |
36", 40" & 42" optional |
| Truck Wheel Base |
13'-09" |
| Height to Top Engine Hood |
12'-00" |
| Height to Top Cab Hood |
11'-09" |
| Cab Width |
9'-00" |
| Engine Hood Width |
8'-08" |
| Walkway Width |
3'-06" |
| Height Walkway |
8'-06" |
| Center Bolster |
35'-03" |
| Center Front Truck to Front Pilot |
2'-10" |
| Center Rear Tucrk to Rear Pilot |
2'-10" |
| Distance between Truck Centers |
49'-00" |
| Minimum Turning Radious |
30 degrees / degrees |
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| Fuel Oil: 1250
| Lubricating Oil: 200 |
| Engine Cooling Water: 250
| Sand Capacity: 10 cu. ft. |
| Options:
Truck Width and Tri-Mount World Class |
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Reference Sources:
- Diesel Locomotives, Volume 2, by Bob Hayden
- Diesel Locomotives: The First 50 Years, by Louis A. Marre
- Locomotive Brochures by Bombardier
- Diesel & Electric Locomotives Specifications, 1981, by FK Hudson
- A Centennial Remembrance, by Richard T. Steinbrenner
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