MLW MX-627 |
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| Data Sheet Information Compiled by: JEAN-DENIS BACHAND |
| New: 24 February 2007 |
Drawing by: Jean-Denis Bachand |
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| Engine Builder: American Locomotive Company |
Engine: V16 4-cycle Model 251C |
| Bore & Stroke |
9" X 10.5" |
| RPM (Maximum / Minimum) |
1000 / 350 |
| Main Generator: GE - GT586A4 |
Horsepower: 2750 |
| Gear Ratio: 62:15 |
Speed: 65 mph |
| Trucks: 6-Wheel |
Configuration: C-C |
| Traction Motor Blowers: Mechanically Driven |
Model: GE GY27 (four) |
| Weight: 264,550 lbs |
Traction Motors: GE 752 (six) |
| Tractive Effort (starting) 60,000 lbs @ 25% |
Tractive Effort (continuous): 47,000 lbs @ 8 mph |
| Multiple Unit Capability: Yes |
Dynamic Braking: Yes |
| Auxilary Generator: GE GY27 |
Alternator: GE GT56 |
| Air Brake: Westinghouse |
Model: 24RL |
| Compressor: Westinghouse |
Model: 3CDC |
| Boiler Type: OK4616 |
PSI: 1600/hr. |
| Quantity Built: 10 |
Dates: 1972 to 1978 |
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| Exterior Dimensions
| MX-627 |
| Total Length |
58'-00.5" |
| Wheel Diameter |
40" & 42" optional |
| Truck Wheel Base |
11'-02" |
| Height to Top Engine Hood |
13'-08.5" |
| Height to Top Cab |
13'-096.5" |
| Cab Width |
9'-08" |
| Engine Hood Width |
9'-06" |
| Walkway Width |
3'-06" |
| Height Walkway |
8'-06" |
| Center Bolster |
35'-09" |
| Center Front Truck to Front Pilot |
1'-10" |
| Center Rear Tucrk to Rear Pilot |
1'-10" |
| Distance between Truck Centers |
53'-00" |
| Minimum Turning Radious |
33 degrees / degrees |
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| Fuel Oil: 1188
| Lubricating Oil: 216 |
| Engine Cooling Water: 378
| Sand Capacity: 14 cu. ft. |
| Options:
Truck Width and Tri-Mount World Class |
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Reference Sources:
- Diesel Locomotives, Volume 2, by Bob Hayden
- Diesel Locomotives: The First 50 Years, by Louis A. Marre
- Locomotive Brochures by Bombardier
- Diesel & Electric Locomotives Specifications, 1981, by FK Hudson
- A Centennial Remembrance, by Richard T. Steinbrenner
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