Alco S-6 (DL430) |
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| Data Sheet Information Compiled by: JEAN-DENIS BACHAND |
| Updated: 14 September 2005 |
Drawing by: Jacques Belanger |
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| Engine Builder: Alco |
Engine: 4-cycle Model 251B 6L |
| Bore & Stroke |
9" X 10.5" |
| RPM (Maximum / Minimum) |
1000 / 375 |
| Main Generator: GE - GT553 |
Horsepower: 900 |
| Gear Ratio: 74:18 |
Speed: 60 mph |
| 4-Wheel |
Configuration: B-B |
| Traction Motor Blowers: Mechanical Driven (2) |
Model: ? |
| Weight: 230,000 lbs |
Traction Motors: GE 731 (six) |
| Tractive Effort (starting) 61,500 lbs @ 35% |
Tractive Effort (continuous): 46,000 lbs @ 5 mph |
| Multiple Unit Capability: Yes |
Dynamic Braking: No |
| Auxilary Generator: GE GMC139 |
Alternator: -- |
| Air Brake: Westinghouse |
Model: 6L |
| Compressor: Westinghouse |
Model: 3CD |
| Boiler Type: -- |
Lbs/hr: -- |
| Quantity Built: 126
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Dates: 5/1955 to 12/1960 |
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| Exterior Dimensions
| S-6 |
| Total Length |
45'-05" |
| Pilot to Pilot |
36'-06" |
| Wheel Diameter |
40" |
| Truck Wheel Base |
8'-00" |
| Height to Top Engine Hood |
12'-03" |
| Height to Top Cab Hood |
14'-08" |
| Cab Width |
10'-00" |
| Top Walkway Width |
8'-04" |
| Walkway Width |
5'-00" |
| Engine Hood Width |
9'-11" |
| Center Bolster |
22'-00" |
| Center Front Truck to Front Pilot |
7'-06" |
| Center Rear Tucrk to Rear Pilot |
7'-06" |
| Distance between Truck Centers |
30'-00" |
| Minimum Turning Radious |
50 degrees |
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| Fuel Oil: 635
| Lubricating Oil: 140 |
| Engine Cooling Water: 110
| Sand Capacity: 26 cu. ft. |
Options: Dynamic Brakes
- Air Signal Lines
- Hump Control
- Stanley Heater
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Thanks to the following contributors and resources for corrections: |
Reference Sources:
- Alco Reference #1 by Bob Liljestrand
- Brotherhood of Locomotive Firemen and Enginemen Magazine, October 1953
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