Alco MRS-1 (Military Road Switcher) - E1670 |
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| Data Sheet Information Compiled by: JEAN-DENIS BACHAND |
| Updated: 20 May 2005 |
MRS-1 Drawing by: Jean-Denis Bachand |
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| Engine Builder: American Locomotive Company |
Engine: V12 4-cycle Model 244D |
| Bore & Stroke |
9" X 10.5" |
| RPM (Maximum / Minimum) |
1000 / 350 (375) |
| Main Generator: GE - 581 |
Horsepower: 1600 |
| Gear Ratio: 74:18 |
Speed: 70 mph |
| Trucks: 6-Wheel |
Configuration: C-C |
| Traction Motor Blowers: Two GE |
Model: NC390 |
| Weight: 240,000 lbs |
Traction Motors: GE 752 (four) |
| Tractive Effort (starting) 40,000 lbs @ 25% |
Tractive Effort (continuous): 30,700 lbs @ 11 mph |
| Multiple Unit Capability: Yes |
Dynamic Braking: Yes |
| Auxilary Generator: GE GY27 |
Alternator: GTAPA1-6 |
| Air Brake: Westinghouse |
Model: 24L |
| Compressor: Westinghouse |
Model: 2CDC |
| Boiler Type: : VAPOR-CLARKSON |
Lbs/hr: 2500 |
| Quantity Built: 83
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Dates: March-December 1953 |
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| Exterior Dimensions
| MRS-1 |
| Total Length |
55'-11" |
| Pilot to Pilot |
52'-00" |
| Wheel Diameter |
40" / 40" |
| Truck Wheel Base |
10'-06" |
| Height to Top Engine Hood |
12'-02" |
| Height to Top Cab Hood |
12'-02" |
| Cab Width |
9'-11" |
| Top Walkway Width |
7'-07" |
| Walkway Width |
5'-00" |
| Engine Hood Width |
5'-05" |
| Center Bolster |
29'-01" |
| Center Front Truck to Front Pilot |
8'-07" |
| Center Rear Tucrk to Rear Pilot |
8'-07" |
| Distance between Truck Centers |
34'-0" |
| Minimum Turning Radious |
30 degrees |
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| Fuel Oil: 1300
| Lubricating Oil: 200 |
| Engine Cooling Water: 250
| Sand Capacity: 28 cu. ft. |
| Options: |
Reference Sources:
- The Diesel Builders, Volume 2, by John F. Kirkland
- A Centennial Remembrance by Richard T. Steinbrenner
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