Baldwin Locomotive

Centipedes

ROSTER

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Reformatted: 29 October 2020 Matt Herson photo at San Luis Potosi, Mexico
- Roster by: R. Craig
Original owner Road Numbers Qty. Bldr Numbers Bldr Dates
Baldwin Locomotive Works 6000A, 6000B 2 73129, 73130 4/48
National de Mexico 6400 1 72672 4/47
6401, 6402 2 72673, 72674 1, 4/48
6403-6407 5 72675-72679 5/48
6408 1 72680 6/48
6409-6413 5 72681-72685 7/48
Pennsylvania 5823A1-5823A2 2 73131 4/47
5824A1-5824A2 2 73377 5/47
5825A1-5825A2 2 73378 6/47
5826A1-5826A2 2 73379 9/47
5827A1-5827A2 2 73380 10/47
5828A1-5828A2 2 73381 11/47
5829A1-5829A2 2 73382 12/47
5830A1-5830A2 2 73383 1/48
5831A1-5831A2 2 73384 1/48
5832A1-5832A2 2 73385 2/48
5833A1-5833A2 2 73386 2/48
5834A1-5834A2 2 73387 2/48
Seaboard Air Line 4500, 4501 2 71579, 73141 12/45. 3/47
4502, 4503 2 73142, 73143 4/47
4504, 4505 2 73144, 73145 5/47
4506, 4507 2 73388, 73389 6, 7/47
4508, 4509 2 73390, 73391 9/47
4510 1 73392 11/47
4511, 4512 2 73393, 73394 12/47
4513 1 73395 1/48
NOTES
  1. BLW 6000A, 6000B were originally ordered by Union Pacific as 998, 999 but order was cancelled.
  2. NdeM locos were originally delivered with steam generators, but they wew later converted to freight haulers.

Reference Source: Extra 2200 South Locomotive Newsletter (May 1968)

New: 28 July 2012


BLW DR 12-8-3000 (Centipede)

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Data Sheet and drawing by: JEAN-DENIS BACHAND
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Engine Builder: BLW Engine: 4-cycle Model 606 SC (two)
Bore & Stroke 12.5" X 15.5"
RPM (Maximum) 625
Main Generator: Westinghouse - WE471A (4) Horsepower: 3000
Gear Ratio: 68:14 Speed: 60 mph
Trucks: 4-Wheel & 8-wheel Configuration: B-D+D-4
Traction Motor Blowers: Westinghouse (2) Model: ?
Weight: 1,187,420 lbs Traction Motors: Westinghouse - WE370F (12)
Tractive Effort (starting) 205,000 lbs @ 25% Tractive Effort (continuous): 105,600 lbs @ 17.8 mph
Multiple Unit Capability: Yes Dynamic Braking: No
Auxilary Generator: -- Alternator: --
Air Brake: Westinghouse Model: 6SL
Compressor: Westinghouse Model: 3C2C
Quantity Built: 54 Dates: 10/1945 to 7/1948
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Exterior Dimensions DR 12-8-3000
Total Length 91'-02"
Pilot to Pilot 33'-06"
Wheel Diameter 42"
Truck Wheel Base 16'-09"
Height to Top Engine Hood 15'-01.5"
Height to Top Cab Hood 14'-10"
Cab Width 10'-06"
Top of Walkway --
Walkway Width --
Engine Hood Width 10'-00"
Center Bolster 58'-06"
Center Front Truck to Front Pilot 9'-02"
Center Rear Tucrk to Rear Pilot 9'-02"
Distance between Truck Centers 73'-02"
Minimum Turning Radious 30 degrees
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Fuel Oil: 3500 Lubricating Oil: 380
Engine Cooling Water: 650 Sand Capacity: 40 cu. ft.
Options:
Steam Generator: Vapor Clarkson 2-DK4530/300 lbs per hour
Reference Sources:
  • Diesel Locomtoives, Vol.2, by Bob Hayden
  • Baldwin Diesel Locomotives by Stephen F. & Gary W. Dolzall
  • Illustrated Treasury of Baldwin Locomotives by James W. Kerr
  • Diesel Locomotives, The First 50 Years by Louis A. Mare
  • "Early Diesel and Electric Locomotives," Rail Heritage Publications
  • Diesel & Electric Locomotive Specificiations, 1981 by F.K. Hudson
  • Train Shed Cyclopedia, Vol. 20, 58, 60, 64, 80
  • Railroad Model Craftsman, November 1969
  • Railroad Modeler, March 1975

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