Alco HH600

PRODUCTION ROSTER

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Revised: 11 July 2023 Art Peterson photo at Albion, PA on 17 August 1971
New: 3 December 2004
Info Supplied by : John Komanesky
Original owner Road Numbers Qty. Bldr Numbers Bldr Dates
Alco (Demo) 1 1 68682 2/35
600(1st), 601 2 68539, 68607 7/31, 7/32
600(2nd) 1 68793 4/37
602, 603 2 68608, 68609 5/34, 11/33
Atchison Topeka & Santa Fe 2301, 2302 2 68803, 68804 7, 8/37
Atlas Portland Cement 4 1 68734 12/36
Belt Ry of Chicago 302, 303 2 68681, 68700 5/34, 9/35
Boston & Albany 680-682 3 69133-69135 3-4/39
683, 684 2 69151, 69152 5/39
Boston & Maine 1101 1 69082 8/38
Central RR of New Jersey 1020-1023 4 69072-69075 12/38
Chicago & Eastern Illinois 102 1 69045 1/38
Chicago & Illinois Western 1 1 68701 11/35
Chicago & Western Indiana 1 1 68643 4/34
Delaware Lacakwanna & Western 402-408 7 68636-68642 11/33-1/34
Elgin Joliet & Eastern 209 1 68807 9/37
Green Bay & Western 101 1 69085 10/38
Hoboken Manufacturers 601 1 69086 10/38
Illinois Central 9006-9013 8 68686-68693 6/35
Massena Terminal 7 1 68733 12/36
Michigan Limestone & Chemical 101, 102 2 68949, 68950 8/37
New Haven 0911 1 69046 4/37
0912-0919 8 69048-69055 4/37
0920 1 69070 5/38
New York Central 614-619 6 69127-69132 12/38-3/39
Patapsco & Back Rivers 54 1 68794 4/37
55, 56 2 68805, 68806 8/37
57-60 4 69941-69944 10-11/37
Peoria & Pekin Union 100 1 68728 4/36
Portland Terminal 1001-1003 3 68730-68732 7-8/36
1004 1 69071 6/38
South Buffalo 54 1 68799 8/37
55, 56 2 68797, 68798 6, 7/37
57, 58 2 68796, 68800 6, 8/37
59 1 69047 10/37
Steeton & Highspire 31 1 68795 4/37

Technical Data

Data Sheet Information Compiled by: JEAN-DENIS BACHAND
Engine Builder: Alco Engine: 4-cycle Model 531 6L
Bore & Stroke 12.5" X 13.0"
RPM (Maximum / Minimum) 700 / 300
Main Generator: GE - GT 526 / 551A1 Horsepower: 600
Gear Ratio: 68:16 Speed: 40 mph
Trucks: Blunt 4-Wheel Configuration: B-B
Traction Motor Blowers: Electrical Driven (2) Model: ?
Weight: 206,120 lbs Traction Motors: GE 287D/E (four)
Tractive Effort (starting) 59,700 @ 25% Tractive Effort (continuous): 28,000 lbs @ 4.8 mph
Multiple Unit Capability: No Dynamic Braking: -
Auxilary Generator: -- Alternator: --
Air Brake: Westinghouse Model: 14EL
Compressor: GE Model: CP26
Quantity Built: -- Dates: --
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Exterior Dimensions HH-600
Total Length 43'-05"
Pilot to Pilot 39'-05"
Wheel Diameter 40"
Truck Wheel Base 8'-00"
Height to Top Engine Hood 14'-05 3/4"
Height to Top Cab Hood 14'-05 3/4"
Cab Width 10'-00"
Top Walkway Width 9'-07 1/2"
Walkway Width 5'-00"
Engine Hood Width 9'-10"
Center Bolster 20'-02"
Center Front Truck to Front Pilot 2'-06"
Center Rear Tucrk to Rear Pilot 1'-09"
Distance between Truck Centers 29'-08"
Minimum Turning Radius 39 degrees
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Fuel Oil: 635 Lubricating Oil: 80
Engine Cooling Water: 50 Sand Capacity: 27 cu. ft.
Options: -
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Reference Sources:
  • Extra 2200 South Issue #35
  • The Diesel Builders, Vol. 2, by John F. Kirkland

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