BLW S-8 & S-12Technical Data |
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| New: 3 November 2020 | Data Sheet and drawing by: JEAN-DENIS BACHAND | |
| New: 18 February 2006 | -- | |
| Engine Builder: BLW 4-cycle Model 606A NA / 606A SC | ||
| Bore & Stroke | 12.5" X 15.5" | |
| RPM (Maximum) | 625 | |
| Main Generator: Westinghouse - WE480 | Horsepower: 800 / 1200 | |
| Gear Ratio: 68:14 | Speed: 60 mph | |
| Trucks: 4-Wheel | Configuration: B-B | |
| Weight: 240,000 lbs. | Traction Motors: Westinghouse - WE362 (four) | |
| Tractive Effort (starting) 59,550 / 72,000 lbs @ 30% | Tractive Effort (continuous): 34,000 lbs @ 6.8 / 10.8 mph | |
| Multiple Unit Capability: No | Dynamic Braking: No | |
| Air Brake: Westinghouse | Model: 6S / 6SL | |
| Quantity Built: 61 (5/1951 to 12/1954) / 452 (6/1950 to 8/1956 | ||
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| Total Length | 46'-00" / 48'-)0 | |
| Pilot to Pilot: | 37'-03" | |
| Wheel Diameter | 40" | |
| Truck Wheel Base | 8'-00" | |
| Height to Top Engine Hood | 12'-03.2" | |
| Height to Top Cab Hood | 14'-03" | |
| Distance between Truck Centers | 30'-08" / 33'-06" | |
| Center Bolster | 22'-08" / 25'-06" | |
| Minimum Turning Radious | 21 degrees | |
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| Fuel Oil: 650 / 650 gal. | Lubricating Oil: 105 / 170 gal. | |
| Engine Cooling Water: 250 / 250 gal. | Sand Capacity: 30 cu. ft. | |
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