FM ERIE-BUILTS |
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| Data Sheet Information Compiled by: JEAN-DENIS BACHAND |
| New: 31 March 2006 |
Drawing by: Jean-Denis Bachand |
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| Engine Builder: Fairbanks Morse |
Engine: 2-cycle 38D8 1/8 (10 cylinder OP) |
| Bore & Stroke |
8" X 10" |
| RPM (Maximum / Minimum) |
850 / 350 |
| Main Generator: Westinghouse - WE497A |
Horsepower: 2000 |
| Gear Ratio: 63:24 |
Speed: 103 mph |
| Trucks: 6-wheel |
Configuration: C-C |
| Traction Motor Blowers: Belt Drive (1) |
Model: Westinghouse Y201A |
| Weight: 286,000 lbs |
Traction Motors: Westinghouse - WE370DE2(four) |
| Tractive Effort (starting) 55,000 lbs @ 25% |
Tractive Effort (continuous): 27,500 lbs @ 23.2 mph |
| Multiple Unit Capability: Yes |
Dynamic Braking: Yes |
| Auxilary Generator: Westinghouse |
Alternator: -- |
| Air Brake: Westinghouse |
Model: 24RL |
| Compressor: Westinghouse |
Model: 3C2C |
| Quantity Built: 82 A-units & 29 B-units
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Dates: 12/1945 to 2/1949 |
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| Exterior Dimensions
| ERIE-BUILTS |
| Total Length |
64'-08" |
| Wheel Diameter |
40" |
| Truck Wheel Base |
15'-05" |
| Height to Top Engine Hood |
15'-00" |
| Height to Top Cab Hood |
15'-07" |
| Cab Width |
10'-06" |
| Engine Hood Width |
10'-00" |
| Center Bolster |
36'-05" |
| Center Front Truck to Front Pilot |
4'-02.5"/ 1'-02.5" (b-unit) |
| Center Rear Tucrk to Rear Pilot |
1'-02.5" |
| Distance between Truck Centers |
51'-10" |
| Minimum Turning Radious |
30 degrees |
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| Fuel Oil: 1200
| Lubricating Oil: 360 |
| Engine Cooling Water: 490
| Sand Capacity: 20 cu. ft. |
| Options: VApor Clarkson Boiler (1200 lbs/hr) |
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| Drawing by: JEAN-DENIS BACHAND |
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Reference Sources:
- Diesel Locomtoives, Vol.2, by Bob Hayden
- 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
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