MLW C-424 (RS37) |
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| Data Sheet Information Compiled by: JEAN-DENIS BACHAND |
| New: 9 April 2005 |
Drawing by: Jean-Denis Bachand |
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| Engine Builder: Dominion Engineering Works |
Engine: 4-cycle Model 251B V16 |
| Bore & Stroke |
9" X 10.5" |
| RPM (Maximum / Minimum) |
1025 / 400 |
| Main Generator: GE GT581PC7 |
Horsepower: 2400 |
| Gear Ratio: 65:18 |
Speed: 75 mph |
| 4-Wheel |
Configuration: B-B |
| Traction Motor Blowers: Chicago |
Model: Mechanical Driven (2) |
| Weight: 260,000 lbs |
Traction Motors: GE 752PC5 (four) |
| Tractive Effort (starting) 54,100 lbs @ 25% |
Tractive Effort (continuous): 47,000 lbs @ 8 mph |
| Multiple Unit Capability: Yes |
Dynamic Braking: Yes |
| Auxilary Generator: GE 553 GY27 |
Alternator: GE Exciter GY27 |
| Air Brake: Westinghouse |
Model: 26L |
| Compressor: Westinghouse |
Model: 3CDCL |
| Quantity Built: 92
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Dates: 4/1963 to 5/1967 |
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| Exterior Dimensions
| C-424 |
| Total Length |
58'-04" |
| Pilot to Pilot |
50'-01" |
| Wheel Diameter |
40" |
| Truck Wheel Base |
9'-04" |
| Height to Top Engine Hood |
14'-11" |
| Height to Top Cab Hood |
15'-02" |
| Cab Width |
10'-00" |
| Top Walkway Width |
10'-00" |
| Walkway Width |
5'-01" |
| Engine Hood Width |
9'-11" |
| Center Bolster |
32'-06" |
| Center Front Truck to Front Pilot |
8'-09" |
| Center Rear Tucrk to Rear Pilot |
8'-09" |
| Distance between Truck Centers |
41'-10" |
| Minimum Turning Radious |
30 degrees |
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| Fuel Oil: 2000
| Lubricating Oil: 250 |
| Engine Cooling Water: 320
| Sand Capacity: 28 cu. ft. |
Options:
- Fully Automatic Transition
- Air Signal Lines
- Seal Beam with TrainLines Control
- Snowplow Electrical Connection
- Steam Generator
- Automatic Locomotive Testing
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| Drawing by: Jean-Denis Bachand |
Reference Sources:
- Montreal Locomotive Design Data
- Canadian National Mechanical Data Book
- Canadian Pacific Mechanical Data Book
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