Alco RSC-1 / RSD-1 |
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| Data Sheet Information Compiled by: JEAN-DENIS BACHAND |
| New: 16 March 2005 |
RSC-1 Drawing by: Jean-Denis Bachand |
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| Engine Builder: American Locomotive Company |
Engine: V12 4-cycle Model 539T-6L |
| Bore & Stroke |
12.5" X 13" |
| RPM (Maximum / Minimum) |
740 / 315 |
| Main Generator: GE - GT553C |
Horsepower: 1000 |
| Gear Ratio: 74:18 |
Speed: 60 mph |
| Trucks: 6-Wheel |
Configuration: A-1-A / C-C |
| Traction Motor Blowers: Mechanical Driven (2) |
Model: ? |
| Weight: 204,000 lbs |
Traction Motors: GE 731& 731D (four) |
| Tractive Effort (starting) 51,000 lbs @ 25% |
Tractive Effort (continuous): 34,000 lbs @ 8 mph |
| Multiple Unit Capability: Yes |
Dynamic Braking: No (Optional on RSD-1) |
| Auxilary Generator: GE GMG144 |
Alternator: not applicable |
| Air Brake: Westinghouse |
Model: 14EL |
| Compressor: Westinghouse |
Model: 3CD |
| Boiler Type: None |
PSI: -- |
| Quantity Built: RSC-1 and RSD-1
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Dates: -- |
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| Exterior Dimensions
| RSC-1/ RSD-1 |
| Total Length |
55"-05" / 54'-11" |
| Pilot to Pilot |
51'-00" / 50'-00" |
| Wheel Diameter |
40" / 40" |
| Truck Wheel Base |
10'-06" / 11'-03" |
| Height to Top Engine Hood |
12'-02" / 12'-02" |
| Height to Top Cab Hood |
14'-04" / 14'-04" |
| Cab Width |
9'-11" / 9'-11" |
| Top Walkway Width |
7'-07"/ 7'-07" |
| Walkway Width |
5'-00"/ 5'-00" |
| Engine Hood Width |
5'-05" / 5'-05" |
| Center Bolster |
33'-00" / 32'-05" |
| Center Front Truck to Front Pilot |
9'-03" / 6'-11" |
| Center Rear Tucrk to Rear Pilot |
9'-03" / 6'-07" |
| Distance between Truck Centers |
43'-06" / 36'-06" |
| Minimum Turning Radious |
21 degrees / 23 degrees |
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| Fuel Oil: 800
| Lubricating Oil: 80 |
| Engine Cooling Water: 240
| Sand Capacity: 28 (27 for RSD) cu. ft. |
Options:
- Dynamic Braking
- Boiler: VAPOR-CLARKSON OK4516
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| RSD-1 Drawing by: Jean-Denis Bachand |
Reference Sources:
- Alco Reference #1 by Bob Litjestraund
- Extra 2200 South, Issues 58 & 59
- The Diesel Builders, Volume 2, by John F. Kirkland
- A Centennial Remembrance by Richard T. Steinbrenner
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