Alco-GE-IR 60 Ton Box Cab |
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| Data Sheet Information Compiled by: JEAN-DENIS BACHAND |
| Updated: 20 May 2005 |
Drawing by: Jean-Denis Bachand |
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| Engine Builder: Ingersol-Rand (see Notes) |
Engine: 4-cycle 6L |
| Bore & Stroke |
10" X 12" |
| RPM (Maximum / Minimum) |
550 / 350 |
| Main Generator: GE - TDC-6 |
Horsepower: 300 |
| Gear Ratio: 5.86 |
Speed: 60 mph |
| Trucks: Blatz 4-Wheel |
Configuration: B-B |
| Traction Motor Blowers: Electrical Driven (1) |
Model: ? |
| Weight: 130,000 lbs |
Traction Motors: GE HM840 (four) |
| Tractive Effort (starting) 7,900 lbs @ 10 mph |
Tractive Effort (continuous): 36,000 lbs @ 5 mph |
| Multiple Unit Capability: No |
Dynamic Braking: No |
| Auxilary Generator: -- |
Alternator: -- |
| Air Brake: Westinghouse |
Model: 14-EL |
| Compressor: GE |
Model: CP26 |
| Quantity Built: 26 (see Note)
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Dates: 7/1931 and 12/1935 |
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| Exterior Dimensions
| Box Cab |
| Total Length |
32'-06" |
| Pilot to Pilot |
25'-04" |
| Wheel Diameter |
36" |
| Truck Wheel Base |
7'-02" |
| Height to Top Engine Hood |
13'-09" |
| Height to Top Cab Hood |
11'-07" |
| Cab Width |
10'-00" |
| Engine Hood Width |
9'-10" |
| Center Bolster |
17'-00" |
| Center Front Truck to Front Pilot |
1'-02" |
| Center Rear Tucrk to Rear Pilot |
1'-02" |
| Distance between Truck Centers |
24'-02" |
| Minimum Turning Radious |
57 degrees |
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| Fuel Oil: 166
| Lubricating Oil: 25 |
| Engine Cooling Water: 25
| Sand Capacity: 12 cu. ft. |
Note:
- An additional 35 units were assembled with McIntosh and Seymour engines
between February 1925 and December1928. These units tipped the scales in
the 57-ton to 60-ton range.
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Reference Sources:
- Railroad Model Craftsman, March 1967
- The Diesel Builders, Volume 2 by John F. Kirkland
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