| Alco RSD-7 Production Roster |
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| Reformatted: 20 October 2020 | R. Craig photo | ||
| - | Info from: John Komanesky | ||
| Original owner | Road Numbers | Bldr Numbers | Bldr Dates |
| Alco(Demo) | DL600, DL601 | 80960, 81088 | 1, 2/54 |
| Atchison Topeka & Santa Fe | 602-606 | 81106-81110 | 10-11/55 |
| 607-611 | 81121-81125 | 11/55 | |
| Chesapeake & Ohio | 6800-6811 | 81901-81912 | 2-4/56 |
| Pennsylvania | 8606-8610 | 81745-81749 | 12/55 |
RSD-7 Spotting features:
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Techanical DataData Sheet Compiled by: Jean-Denis Bachand |
![]() Drawing of RSD-7 (DL-600) by: Jacques Belanger | ||
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Engine: Alco 4-cycle Model 244G V16 |
>Horsepower: 2250 (DL-600) and 2400 (DL-600A) | ||
| Bore & Stroke: 9" X 10.5" | RPM (Maximum / Minimum): 1000 / 360 | ||
| Gear Ratio: 65:18 ( Speed 75 mph) | Weight: 335,000 lbs | ||
| Tri-Mount 6-Wheel (C-C) | Traction Motors: GE 752 (Six) | ||
| Tractive Effort (starting) 85,750 lbs @ 25% | Tractive Effort (continuous): 69,800 lbs @ 12 mph | ||
| Multiple Unit Capability: Yes | Dynamic Braking: Yes | ||
| Main Generator: GE - GT586 | Auxilary Generator: GE GY27-5 | ||
| Air Brake: Westinghouse: 26C | Compressor: Westinghouse: 3CDB | ||
| Quantity Built: 7 (DL-600) and 15 (DL-600A) | Dates: 1/1954 to 1/1956 | ||
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| Total Length: 65'-01" | Pilot to Pilot: 56'-07" | ||
| Truck Wheel Base: 12'-06" | Wheel Diameter: 40" | ||
| Height to Top Engine Hood: 14'-08" | Height to Top Cab Hood: 14'-11" | ||
| Cab Width: 10'-01" | Engine Hood Width: 9'-11" | ||
| Distance between Truck Centers: 49'-09" | Center Bolster: 43'-06" | ||
| Minimum Turning Radious | 21 degrees | ||
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| Fuel Oil: 1520 | Lubricating Oil: 250 | ||
| Engine Cooling Water: 250 | Sand Capacity: 46 cu. ft. | ||
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| New: 20 May 2005 | Drawing of RSD-7 (DL-600A) by: Jacques Belanger | ||
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