MLW RS-23ROSTER |  |
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| Reformatted: 22 October 2020 | Photograph by : xxxxxxx | |||
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| Original owner | Road Numbers | Qty. | Bldr Numbers | Bldr Dates |
| Canadian Pacific | 8013 | 1 | 82476 | 8/1959 |
| 8014 - 8031 | 18 | 82566-82583 | 8-9/1959 | |
| 8041 | 1 | 83303 | 7/1960 | |
| 8042 - 8046 | 5 | 83284-83302 | 3/1960 | |
| Sydney & Louisburg | 200 - 202 | 3 | 83289-83291 | 8/1960 |
| Texas Gulf Sulphur | 051 - 053 | 3 | 3457-01 to 03 | 7,9/1960 |
| Source of information: The Diesel Builders, (volume 2), by John F. Kirkland | ||||
RS-23 Technical Data |
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| Data Sheet Compiled by: Jean-Denis Bachand | Drawing by: Jacques Belanger | |||
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| Engine: Dominion Engineering 4-cycle Model 251D-6L | >Horsepower: 1000 | |||
| Bore & Stroke: 9" X 10.5" | RPM (Maximum / Minimum): 1025 / 375 | |||
| Gear Ratio: 74:18 ( Speed 60 mph) | Weight: 246,510 lbs | |||
| Trucks: Two 4-Wheel (B-B) | Traction Motors: GE 752(four) | |||
| Tractive Effort (starting) 58,750 lbs @ 25% | Tractive Effort (continuous): 42,000 lbs @ 8 mph | |||
| Multiple Unit Capability: Yes | Dynamic Braking: yes/td> | |||
| Main Generator: GE - GT740 | Auxilary Generator: GE GMG139 | |||
| Air Brake: Westinghouse: 26L | Compressor: Westinghouse: 3CDC | |||
| Quantity Built: 57 | Dates: 8/559 to 9/80 | |||
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| Total Length: 46'-03" | Pilot to Pilot: 37'-03" | |||
| Truck Wheel Base: 9'-04" | Wheel Diameter: 40" | |||
| Height to Top Engine Hood: 13'-09" | Height to Top Cab Roof: 15'-02 | |||
| Cab Width: 10'-00" | Engine Hood Width: 5'-05" | |||
| Distance between Truck Centers: 26'-03" | Center Bolster: 22'-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. | |||
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| Drawing of RS23 by: Jacques Belanger | ||||
Reference Sources:
New: 2 April 2005 | ||||