RS-1 (Rebuilt by Puget Sound Bridge & Drydock) |
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| Data Sheet Information Compiled by: JEAN-DENIS BACHAND |
| New: 18 March 2005 |
RS-1 "Cowl" Drawing by: Jean-Denis Bachand |
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| Engine Builder: American Locomotive Company |
Engine: 6L 4-cycle Model 539T-6L |
| Bore & Stroke |
12.5" X 13" |
| RPM (Maximum / Minimum) |
740 / 315 |
| Main Generator: GE - GT553C |
Horsepower: 1000 |
| Gear Ratio: 75:16 |
Speed: 60 mph |
| Trucks: 4-Wheel |
Configuration: B-B |
| Traction Motor Blowers: Mechanical Driven (2) |
Model: ? |
| Weight: 228,000 lbs |
Traction Motors: GE 731B (four) |
| Tractive Effort (starting) 57,000 lbs @ 25% |
Tractive Effort (continuous): 34,000 lbs @ 8 mph |
| Multiple Unit Capability: Yes |
Dynamic Braking: No |
| Auxilary Generator: GE GMG144-5 |
Alternator: not applicable |
| Air Brake: Westinghouse |
Model: 14EL |
| Compressor: Westinghouse |
Model: 3CDC |
| Boiler Type: Vapor-Clarkson |
PSI: 800 |
| Quantity Built: 7 RS-1 Cabs and 8 RS-1 Boosters
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Dates: 1949 to 1950 |
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| Exterior Dimensions
| RS-1 Cab/ RS-1 Booster |
| Total Length |
54'-11" |
| Pilot to Pilot |
51'-01" / 50'-00" |
| Wheel Diameter |
40" / 40" |
| Truck Wheel Base |
9'-04" / 9'-04" |
| Height to Top Engine Hood |
13'-11" |
| Height to Top Cab Hood |
13'-06" |
| Cab Width |
10'-03" |
| Walkway Width |
None |
| Engine Hood Width |
10'-00" / 10'-00" |
| Center Bolster |
31'-00" / 31'-00" |
| Center Front Truck to Front Pilot |
10'-07" / 9'-06" |
| Center Rear Tucrk to Rear Pilot |
9'-06" / 9'-06" |
| Distance between Truck Centers |
40'-04" |
| Minimum Turning Radious |
21 degrees / 21 degrees |
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| Fuel Oil: 1200
| Lubricating Oil: 67 |
| Engine Cooling Water: 200
| Sand Capacity: 28 cu. ft. |
Options:
- Dynamic Braking
- Boiler: VAPOR-CLARKSON OK4516
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| Drawing by: Jean-Denis Bachand |
Reference Sources:
- Extra 2200 South, Issues 58 and 59
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