Alco PA-1 / PB-1 (DL 304 /DL 305)

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Data Sheet Information Compiled by: JEAN-DENIS BACHAND
New: 11 March 2005 Drawing by: Jacques Belanger
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Engine Builder: American Locomotive Co. Engine: 4-cycle Model 244 V16
Bore & Stroke: 9" X 10" 9" X 10"
RPM (maximum / minimum) 1000 / 400
Main Generator: GE GT566C1 Horsepower: 2000
Trucks: Trimount Configuration: A-1-A
Gear Ratio: 62:21 Speed: 100 mph
Weight: 203,460 lbs (approx.) Traction Motors: GE 746A2 (Four)
Traction Motor Blowers: Stuart Type and Number: Mechanical Driven - Two
Tractive Effort (starting) 50,865 lbs @ 25% Tractive Effort (continuous): 30,500 Lbs. @ 20 mph / 27,000 Lbs. @ 11 mph
Multiple Unit Capability: Yes Dynamic Braking: Yes
Auxilary Generator: GE DC56 Alternator: --
Air Brake: Westinghouse Model: 6L
Compressor: Westinghouse Model: 3CD
Boiler Type: Steam (Vapor-Clarkson) PSI: 275 (3000 lbs capacity)
Quantity Built: 169 Cab units and 39 Booster Unit Date: June 1946 to November 1949
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Exterior Dimensions Cab Unit / Booster Unit
Total Length 65'-08" / 63'-08"
Pilot to Pilot 63'-03"/ 60'-06"
Wheel Diameter 40" / 40"
Truck Wheel Base 15'-06" / 15'-06"
Height to Top Engine Hood 15'-02" / 15'-02"
Height to Top Cab Hood 14'-00" / not applicable
Cab Width 10'-06" /not applicable
Walkway Width None / None
Engine Hood Width 9'-10" / 9'-10"
Center Bolster 34'-02"/ 34'-02"
Center Front Truck to Front Pilot 15'-11" / 13'-02"
Center Rear Truck to Rear Pilot 13'-02" / 13'-02"
Distance between Truck Centers 49'-08" / 49'-08"
Minimum Turning Radius 21 degrees / 21 degrees
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Fuel Oil: 1000 Gallons Lubricating Oil: 192 Gallons
Engine Cooling Water: 250 Gallons Sand Capacity: 22 Cubic Feet
Equipment & Options: ??
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Drawing by: Jean-Denis Bachand
Reference Sources:
  • Train Shed Cyclopedia #64
  • Early Diesel Electric and Electric Locomotive by Rail Heritage
  • Train Shed Cyclopedia #64

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