Alco "World Locomotive" DL500 (FD6 / FP6 and FD7 / FP7) |
![Somebody's Large Digital Image Here](alco dl500b.gif) |
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Data Sheet Information Compiled by: JEAN-DENIS BACHAND |
New: 23 December 2006 |
DL-500 Drawing by: Jacques Belanger |
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Engine Builder: American Locomotive Company |
Engine: V12 4-cycle Model 251B |
Bore & Stroke |
9" X 10.5" |
RPM (Maximum / Minimum) |
1000 / 400 |
Main Generator: GE - GT581 |
Horsepower: 1800 |
Gear Ratio: 62:15 |
Speed: 65 mph |
Trucks: 6-Wheel |
Configuration: C-C |
Traction Motor Blowers: Electrically Driven |
Model: GE GY27 (four) |
Weight: 211,500 lbs |
Traction Motors: GE 752 (four) |
Tractive Effort (starting) 58,025 lbs @ 25% |
Tractive Effort (continuous): 30,500 lbs @ 20 mph |
Multiple Unit Capability: Yes |
Dynamic Braking: Yes |
Auxilary Generator: GE GY27 |
Alternator: GE GT56 |
Air Brake: Westinghouse |
Model: 24RL |
Compressor: Westinghouse |
Model: 3CDC |
Boiler Type: Vapor 4616/4225 |
PSI: 1600/2250 |
Quantity Built: 67 |
Dates: 500Bs (12/1955 to 6/1967) and 500Cs (7/57 to 12/67 |
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Exterior Dimensions
| DL 500 |
Total Length |
58"-11.5" |
Wheel Diameter |
38", 40", 42" optional |
Truck Wheel Base |
13'-09" |
Height to Top Engine Hood |
13'-01.5" |
Height to Top Cab Hood |
13'-01.05" |
Cab Width |
10'-03" |
Engine Hood Width |
10'-00" |
Center Bolster |
30'-05" |
Center Front Truck to Front Pilot |
1'-07" |
Center Rear Tucrk to Rear Pilot |
1'-05" |
Distance between Truck Centers |
44'-02" |
Minimum Turning Radious |
30 degrees / degrees |
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Fuel Oil: 1600
| Lubricating Oil: 200 |
Engine Cooling Water: 230 (250 - FD7/ FP7)
| Sand Capacity: 22 cu. ft. |
Options:
Truck Width |
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![Somebody's Large Digital Image Here](alco dl500c.gif) |
Graphic by: JEAN-DENIS BACHAND |
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Reference Sources:
- Diesel Locomotives, Volume 2, by Bob Hayden
- Illustrated Treasury of GM Locomotives by James W. Kerr
- Diesel Locomotives: The First 50 Years, by Louis A. Marre
- Early Diesel & Electric Locomotives, Rail Heritage Publications
- Diesel & Electric Locomotives Specifications, 1981, by FK Hudson
- A Centennial Remembrance, by Richard T. Steinbrenner
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