MLW RS-23

ROSTER

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Reformatted: 22 October 2020 Photograph by : xxxxxxx
- Info from : R.Craig
Original owner Road Numbers Qty. Bldr Numbers Bldr Dates
Canadian Pacific 8013 1 82476 8/1959
8014 - 8031 18 82566-82583 8-9/1959
8041 1 83303 7/1960
8042 - 8046 5 83284-83302 3/1960
Sydney & Louisburg 200 - 202 3 83289-83291 8/1960
Texas Gulf Sulphur 051 - 053 3 3457-01 to 03 7,9/1960
Source of information: The Diesel Builders, (volume 2), by John F. Kirkland

RS-23 Technical Data

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Data Sheet Compiled by: Jean-Denis Bachand Drawing by: Jacques Belanger
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Engine: Dominion Engineering 4-cycle Model 251D-6L >Horsepower: 1000
Bore & Stroke: 9" X 10.5" RPM (Maximum / Minimum): 1025 / 375
Gear Ratio: 74:18 ( Speed 60 mph) Weight: 246,510 lbs
Trucks: Two 4-Wheel (B-B) Traction Motors: GE 752(four)
Tractive Effort (starting) 58,750 lbs @ 25% Tractive Effort (continuous): 42,000 lbs @ 8 mph
Multiple Unit Capability: Yes Dynamic Braking: yes/td>
Main Generator: GE - GT740 Auxilary Generator: GE GMG139
Air Brake: Westinghouse: 26L Compressor: Westinghouse: 3CDC
Quantity Built: 57 Dates: 8/559 to 9/80
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Total Length: 46'-03" Pilot to Pilot: 37'-03"
Truck Wheel Base: 9'-04" Wheel Diameter: 40"
Height to Top Engine Hood: 13'-09" Height to Top Cab Roof: 15'-02
Cab Width: 10'-00" Engine Hood Width: 5'-05"
Distance between Truck Centers: 26'-03" Center Bolster: 22'-03"
Minimum Turning Radious 21 degrees
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Fuel Oil: 950 Lubricating Oil: 90
Engine Cooling Water: 120 Sand Capacity: 27 cu. ft.
Options:
    Automatic Transition
  • Air Signal Lines
  • All Coil Springs
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Image Here Drawing of RS23 by: Jacques Belanger
Reference Sources:
  • MLW Design Data
  • Canadian Pacific Mechanical Data Book
  • The Diesel Builders, Vol.2 by John F. Kirkland

New: 2 April 2005


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