Alco C-855 (DL-855) and C-855B (DL-856) |
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| Data Sheet Information Compiled by: JEAN-DENIS BACHAND |
| New: 8 April 2005 |
Drawing by: Jean-Denis Bachand |
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| Engine Builder: Alco |
Engine: Two 4-cycle Model 251C V12 |
| Bore & Stroke |
9" X 10.5" |
| RPM (Maximum / Minimum) |
1050 / 750 |
| Main Generator: Two GE - GT598 |
Horsepower: 5500 |
| Gear Ratio: 65:18 |
Speed: 75 mph |
| Four 4-Wheel |
Configuration: B-B/B-B |
| Traction Motor Blowers: Mechanical Driven (4) |
Model: Stunt |
| Weight: 551,000 lbs |
Traction Motors: GE 752 (eight) |
| Tractive Effort (starting) 109,000 lbs @ 25% |
Tractive Effort (continuous): 88,000 lbs @ 10 mph |
| Multiple Unit Capability: Yes |
Dynamic Braking: Yes |
| Auxilary Generator: GE GY27-5 |
Alternator: not applicable |
| Air Brake: Westinghouse |
Model: 26L |
| Compressor: Westinghouse |
Model: 3CDC |
| Quantity Built: 2 (C-855) and 1 (C-855B)
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Dates: 6/1964 |
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| Exterior Dimensions
| C-855 and C-855B |
| Total Length |
86'-00" / 86'-00" |
| Pilot to Pilot |
76'-00" / 76'-00" |
| Wheel Diameter |
40" |
| Truck Wheel Base |
23'-00" / 23'-00" |
| Height to Top Engine Hood |
16'-06" / 16'-01" |
| Height to Top Cab Hood |
16'-01" / -- |
| Cab Width |
10'-00" / -- |
| Top Walkway Width |
10'-00" /10'-00" |
| Walkway Width |
5'-01" / 5'-01" |
| Engine Hood Width |
10'-06" / 10'-06" |
| Center Bolster |
44'-00" / 44'-00" |
| Center Front Truck to Front Pilot |
7'-00" / 7'-00" |
| Center Rear Tucrk to Rear Pilot |
7'-02" / 7'-02" |
| Distance between Truck Centers |
70'-07" /70'-07" |
| Minimum Turning Radious |
30 degrees |
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| Fuel Oil: 4000
| Lubricating Oil: 400 |
| Engine Cooling Water: 320
| Sand Capacity: 48 cu. ft. |
| Options: Dynamic Brakes |
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| Drawing by: Jean-Denis Bachand |
Reference Sources:
- Alco: A Centennial Remembrance, by Richard T. Steinbrenner
- Giants of the West, by George R. Cockle
- The Diesel Builders, Vol.2 by John F. Kirkland
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