BLW DT 66-2000

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Data Sheet Information Compiled by: JEAN-DENIS BACHAND
New: 25 February 2006  Drawing by: Jean-Denis Bachand
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Engine Builder: BLW Engine: 4-cycle Model 608 NA (two)
Bore & Stroke 12.5" X 15.5"
RPM (Maximum) 625
Main Generator: Westinghouse - WE480B (2) Horsepower: 2000
Gear Ratio: 63:15 Speed: 60 mph
Trucks: 6-Wheel Configuration: C-C
Traction Motor Blowers: Westinghouse (2) Model: ?
Weight: 360,000 lbs Traction Motors: Westinghouse - WE370DZ (6)
Tractive Effort (starting) 205,000 lbs @ 30% Tractive Effort (continuous): 62,250 lbs @ 9.4 mph
Multiple Unit Capability: No Dynamic Braking: No
Auxilary Generator: -- Alternator: --
Air Brake: Westinghouse Model: 6DS
Compressor: Westinghouse Model: 3CDC (2)
Quantity Built: 46 Dates: 4/1948 to 2/1950
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Exterior Dimensions DT 66-2000
Total Length 70'-06"
Wheel Diameter 42"
Truck Wheel Base 13'-00"
Height to Top Engine Hood 12'-10"
Height to Top Cab Hood 14'-00"
Cab Width 10'-02"
Top of Walkway 7'-03"
Walkway Width 5'-08.5"
Engine Hood Width 9'-10"
Center Bolster 51'-03"
Center Front Truck to Front Pilot 3'-04"
Center Rear Tucrk to Rear Pilot 3'-04"
Distance between Truck Centers 64'-03"
Minimum Turning Radious 30 degrees
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Fuel Oil: 1200 Lubricating Oil: 660
Engine Cooling Water: 1200 Sand Capacity: 30 cu. ft.
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Reference Sources:
  • Diesel Locomtoives, Vol.2, by Bob Hayden
  • Baldwin Diesel Locomotives by Stephen F. & Gary W. Dolzall
  • Illustrated Treasury of Baldwin Locomotives by James W. Kerr
  • Diesel Locomotives, The First 50 Years by Louis A. Mare
  • "Early Diesel and Electric Locomotives," Rail Heritage Publications
  • Diesel & Electric Locomotive Specificiations, 1981 by F.K. Hudson
  • Train Shed Cyclopedia, Vol. 20, 58, 60, 64, 80
  • Railroad Model Craftsman, November 1969
  • Railroad Modeler, March 1975

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