MLW M-420 / 420R/ 420B |
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| Data Sheet Information Compiled by: JEAN-DENIS BACHAND |
| New: 16 April 2005 |
Drawings by: Jacques Belanger |
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| Engine Builder: Montreal Locomotive Works |
Engine: 4-cycle Model 251C V12 |
| Bore & Stroke |
9" X 10.5" |
| RPM (Maximum / Minimum) |
1050 / 450 |
| Main Generator: GE GTA17 |
Horsepower: 2400 |
| Gear Ratio: 74:18 |
Speed: 67 mph |
| 4-Wheel |
Configuration: B-B |
| Traction Motor Blowers: Chicago |
Model: Mechanical Driven (2) |
| Weight: 272,000 lbs |
Traction Motors: GE 752 (four) |
| Tractive Effort (starting) 60,400 lbs @ 25% |
Tractive Effort (continuous): 35,000/35,000/38,000 lbs @ 8 |
| Multiple Unit Capability: Yes |
Dynamic Braking: Yes |
| Auxilary Generator: GE 553 GY27 |
Alternator: GE Exciter GY2P7 |
| Air Brake: Westinghouse |
Model: 26LUM |
| Compressor: Westinghouse |
Model: 3CDCL |
| Quantity Built: ??
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Dates: ?? |
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| Exterior Dimensions
| M-420 / 420R/ 420B |
| Total Length |
61'-00"/61'-00"/60'-00" |
| Pilot to Pilot |
52'-04" / 52'-04" / 51'-09" |
| Wheel Diameter |
40" |
| Truck Wheel Base |
9'-04" |
| Height to Top Engine Hood |
15'-06" |
| Height to Top Cab Hood |
14'-10" |
| Cab Width |
10'-04" |
| Top Walkway Width |
9'-08" |
| Walkway Width |
5'-01" |
| Engine Hood Width |
10'-03" |
| Center Bolster |
36'-05" |
| Center Front Truck to Front Pilot |
7'-08" |
| Center Rear Truck to Rear Pilot |
7'-08" |
| Distance between Truck Centers |
47'-05" / 45'-09" / 45'-09" |
| Minimum Turning Radious |
30 degrees |
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| Fuel Oil: 2500
| Lubricating Oil: 216 |
| Engine Cooling Water: 260
| Sand Capacity: 56 cu. ft. |
Options:
- Fully Automatic Transition
- Hi-Adhesion Trucks
- Air Signal Lines
- Seal Beam with TrainLines Control
- Automatic Locomotive Testing
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| Drawings by: Jacques Belanger |
Reference Sources:
- Alco: A Centennial Remembrance, by Richard T. Steinbrenner
- Bombardier Design Data
- Canadian National Mechanical Data Book
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