Alco RS-3 |
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| Data Sheet Information Compiled by: Jean-Denis Bachand |
| New: 25 March 2005 |
Drawing by: Jacques Belanger |
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| Engine Builder: Alco |
Engine: 4-cycle Model 244 V12 |
| Bore & Stroke |
9" X 10.5" |
| RPM (Maximum / Minimum) |
1025 / 350 |
| Main Generator: GE - 581 |
Horsepower: 1600 |
| Gear Ratio: 74:18 |
Speed: 65 mph |
| Trucks: 4-Wheel |
Configuration: B-B |
| Traction Motor Blowers: Mechanical Driven (2) |
Model: Stuart |
| Weight: 229,000 lbs |
Traction Motors: GE 752 (four) |
| Tractive Effort (starting) 60,000 lbs @ 25% |
Tractive Effort (continuous): 52,500 lbs @ 10 mph |
| Multiple Unit Capability: Yes |
Dynamic Braking: Yes |
| Auxilary Generator: GE GMG139 |
Alternator: not applicable |
| Air Brake: Westinghouse |
Model: 24L |
| Compressor: Westinghouse |
Model: 3CDC |
| Boiler Type: Vapor |
PSI: 800 |
| Quantity Built: 1272
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Dates: 5/1950 to 8/1956 |
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| Exterior Dimensions
| RS-2 |
| Total Length |
55'-11" |
| Pilot to Pilot |
50'-10" |
| Wheel Diameter |
40" |
| Truck Wheel Base |
9'-04" |
| Height to Top Engine Hood |
12'-02" |
| Height to Top Cab Hood |
14'-05" |
| Cab Width |
10'-00" |
| Top Walkway Width |
7'-04" |
| Walkway Width |
5'-00" |
| Engine Hood Width |
5'-05" |
| Center Bolster |
30'-00" |
| Center Front Truck to Front Pilot |
9'-03" |
| Center Rear Tucrk to Rear Pilot |
8'-09" |
| Distance between Truck Centers |
39'-04" |
| Minimum Turning Radious |
21 degrees / 21 degrees |
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| Fuel Oil: 1200
| Lubricating Oil: 167 |
| Engine Cooling Water: 208
| Sand Capacity: 28 cu. ft. |
| Options: |
Reference Sources:
- Diesesl locomotives, Cyclopedia, Vol 2 by Model Railroader
- Extra 2200 South, Issues 58 & 59
- Erie Lackawanna Mechanical Data Book
- PRR Mechanical Data Book
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