Alco RS-11 (DL701) |
| The RS-11 (DL701) Was Built By Alco and MLW |
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| Data Sheet Information Compiled by: JEAN-DENIS BACHAND |
| New: 2 April 2005 |
MLW RS-11 Drawing by: Jean-Denis Bachand |
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| Engine Builder: Alco and Dominion Engineering Works |
Engine: 4-cycle Model 251B V12 |
| Bore & Stroke |
9" X 10.5" |
| RPM (Maximum / Minimum) |
1000 / 400 |
| Main Generator: GE - GT581 |
1800 |
| Gear Ratio: 74:18 |
Speed: 65 mph |
| 4-Wheel |
Configuration: B-B |
| Traction Motor Blowers: Mechanical Driven (2) |
Model: Stuart |
| Weight: 250,000 lbs |
Traction Motors: GE 752 (Four) |
| 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 553 GY27 |
Alternator: GE GTA-6 |
| Air Brake: Westinghouse |
Model: 26L |
| Compressor: Westinghouse |
Model: 3CDC |
| Boiler Type: Optional |
Lbs/hr: -- |
| Quantity Built: 356 by Alco / 75 by MLW
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Dates: 2/1956 to 6/1961 (MLW 6/1963 to 4/1964) |
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| Alco RS-11 (Light) Drawing by: Jacques Belanger |
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| Exterior Dimensions
| RS-11 |
| Total Length |
56'-11" |
| Pilot to Pilot |
52'-06" |
| Wheel Diameter |
40" |
| Truck Wheel Base |
9'-04" |
| Height to Top Engine Hood |
14'-00" |
| Height to Top Cab Hood |
15'-04" |
| Cab Width |
10'-00" |
| Top Walkway Width |
8'-10" |
| Walkway Width |
5'-01" |
| Engine Hood Width |
9'-11" |
| Center Bolster |
31'-00" |
| Center Front Truck to Front Pilot |
8'-06" |
| Center Rear Tucrk to Rear Pilot |
8'-00" |
| Distance between Truck Centers |
40'-04" |
| Minimum Turning Radious |
30 degrees |
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| Fuel Oil: 1200
| Lubricating Oil: 350 |
| Engine Cooling Water: 250
| Sand Capacity: 28 cu. ft. |
Options:
- Automatic Transition
- Sealed Beam Headlinght
- Trainline Control
- Air Signal Lines
- Light Bolster Truck
- Automatic Locomotive Testing
- 42" Diameter Wheels
- GE Aphonic Ventilator
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| Alco RS-11 Drawing by: Jacques Belanger |
Reference Sources:
- Railroad Model Craftsman, May 1978
- Alco Design Data Book
- The Diesel Builders, Vol.2 by John F. Kirkland
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