MLW RS-23 (DL811 & 811A) |
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| Data Sheet Information Compiled by: Jacques Belanger |
| New: 2 April 2005 |
Drawing by: Jean-Denis Bachand |
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| Engine Builder: Dominion Engineering Works |
Engine: 4-cycle Model 251D 6L |
| Bore & Stroke |
9" X 10.5" |
| RPM (Maximum / Minimum) |
1025 / 375 |
| Main Generator: GE - GT740 |
Horsepower: 1000 |
| Gear Ratio: 74:18 |
Speed: 60 mph |
| 4-Wheel |
Configuration: B-B |
| Traction Motor Blowers: Mechanical Driven (2) |
Model: ? |
| Weight: 246,500 lbs |
Traction Motors: GE 752 (six) |
| Tractive Effort (starting) 58,750 lbs @ 25% |
Tractive Effort (continuous): 42,000 lbs @ 8 mph |
| Multiple Unit Capability: Yes |
Dynamic Braking: Yes |
| Auxilary Generator: -- |
Alternator: -- |
| Air Brake: Westinghouse |
Model: 26L |
| Compressor: Westinghouse |
Model: 3CDC |
| Boiler Type: -- |
Lbs/hr: -- |
| Quantity Built: 57
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Dates: 8/1959 to 9/1960 |
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| Exterior Dimensions
| RS-23 |
| Total Length |
46'-03" |
| Pilot to Pilot |
37'-03" |
| Wheel Diameter |
40" |
| Truck Wheel Base |
9'-04" (Heavy) / 8'-00" (Light) |
| Height to Top Engine Hood |
13'-09" |
| Height to Top Cab Hood |
15'-02" |
| Cab Width |
10'-00" |
| Top Walkway Width |
7'-09" |
| Walkway Width |
5'-00" |
| Engine Hood Width |
9'-11" |
| Center Bolster |
22'-03" |
| Center Front Truck to Front Pilot |
7'-06" |
| Center Rear Tucrk to Rear Pilot |
7'-06" |
| Distance between Truck Centers |
26'-03" |
| Minimum Turning Radious |
21 degrees |
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| Fuel Oil: 950
| Lubricating Oil: 90 |
| Engine Cooling Water: 120
| Sand Capacity: 27 cu. ft. |
| Options: Dynamic Brakes |
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| Drawings by: Jacques Belanger |
Reference Sources:
- MLW Design Data
- Canadian Pacific Mechanical Data Book
- The Diesel Builders, Vol.2 by John F. Kirkland
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