BLW RT624 |
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| Data Sheet Information Compiled by: JEAN-DENIS BACHAND |
| New: 25 February 2006 |
Drawing by: Jean-Denis Bachand |
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| Engine Builder: BLW |
Engine: 4-cycle Model 606 SC (two) |
| Bore & Stroke |
12.5" X 15.5" |
| RPM (Maximum) |
625 |
| Main Generator: Westinghouse - WE480 (2) |
Horsepower: 2400 |
| Gear Ratio: 68:14 |
Speed: 60 mph |
| Trucks: 6-Wheel |
Configuration: C-C |
| Traction Motor Blowers: Westinghouse (2) |
Model: ? |
| Weight: 359,000 lbs |
Traction Motors: Westinghouse - WE370DZ (6) |
| Tractive Effort (starting) 106,200 lbs @ 30% |
Tractive Effort (continuous): 72,900 lbs @ 9.9 mph |
| Multiple Unit Capability: No |
Dynamic Braking: No |
| Auxilary Generator: -- |
Alternator: -- |
| Air Brake: Westinghouse |
Model: 24L |
| Compressor: Westinghouse |
Model: 3CDC (2) |
| Quantity Built: 24
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Dates: 6/1951 to 12/1952 |
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| Exterior Dimensions
| RT624 |
| Total Length |
74'-00" |
| Wheel Diameter |
42" |
| Truck Wheel Base |
13'-00" |
| Height to Top Engine Hood |
12'-10" |
| Height to Top Cab Hood |
14'-00" |
| Cab Width |
10'-02" |
| Top of Walkway |
7'-03" |
| Walkway Width |
5'-08.5" |
| Engine Hood Width |
9'-10" |
| Center Bolster |
54'-09" |
| Center Front Truck to Front Pilot |
3'-04.5" |
| Center Rear Tucrk to Rear Pilot |
3'-04.5" |
| Distance between Truck Centers |
67'-03" |
| Minimum Turning Radious |
30 degrees |
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| Fuel Oil: 1500
| Lubricating Oil: 320 |
| Engine Cooling Water: 500
| Sand Capacity: 45 cu. ft. |
| Options: |
Reference Sources:
- Diesel Locomtoives, Vol.2, by Bob Hayden
- Baldwin Diesel Locomotives by Stephen F. & Gary W. Dolzall
- Illustrated Treasury of Baldwin Locomotives by James W. Kerr
- Diesel Locomotives, The First 50 Years by Louis A. Mare
- "Early Diesel and Electric Locomotives," Rail Heritage Publications
- Diesel & Electric Locomotive Specificiations, 1981 by F.K. Hudson
- Train Shed Cyclopedia, Vol. 20, 58, 60, 64, 80
- Railroad Model Craftsman, November 1969
- Railroad Modeler, March 1975
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