BLW VO-1000 |
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| Data Sheet Information Compiled by: JEAN-DENIS BACHAND |
| New: 18 February 2006 |
Drawing by: Jean-Denis Bachand |
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| Engine Builder: De Lavergne |
Engine: 4-cycle Model 8-VO 6c Super |
| Bore & Stroke |
12.75" X 15.5" |
| RPM (Maximum) |
625 |
| Main Generator: Westinghouse - WE480 |
Horsepower: 1000 |
| Gear Ratio: 68:14 |
Speed: 60 mph |
| Trucks: 4-Wheel |
Configuration: B-B |
| Weight: 244,500 lbs |
Traction Motors: Westinghouse - WE362 (four) |
| Tractive Effort (continuous): 34,000 lbs @ 10.8 mph |
Dynamic Braking: No |
| Air Brake: Westinghouse |
Model: 6DS |
| Quantity Built: 548
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Dates: 2/1939 to 3/1946 |
| Exterior Dimensions
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| Total Length |
48'-10" |
| Wheel Diameter |
40" |
| Truck Wheel Base |
8'-00" |
| Height to Top Engine Hood |
12'-03.2" |
| Height to Top Cab Hood |
14'-00" |
| Cab Width |
9'-10" (10'-02" over handl rails) |
| Distance between Truck Centers |
17'-08" |
| Maximum Turning Radious |
74 feet |
| Fuel Oil: 700 gal.
| Lubricating Oil: 110 gal. |
| Engine Cooling Water: 290 gal.
| Sand Capacity: 30 cu. ft. |
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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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