Alco "Black Marias" |
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| Data Sheet Information Compiled by: JEAN-DENIS BACHAND |
| New: 5 March 2005 |
Drawing by: Jean-Denis Bachand |
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| Engine Builder: American Locomotive Co. |
Engine: V12 4-cycle Model 241 |
| Main Generator: GT564A (by GE) |
Horsepower: 1500 |
| Gear Ratio: Freight - 71:21, 64:19, 61:22; passenger - 58:25 |
Speed: 80 mph (freight); 125 mph (passenger) |
| Trucks: 4-Wheel (Unknown) |
Configuration: B-B |
| Weight: 230,000 lbs (approx.) |
Traction Motors: GE 726 (four) |
| Traction Motor Blowers: General Electric |
Type: GE Belt Driven (Two) |
| Tractive Effort (starting) 57,500 lbs |
Tractive Effort (continuous): Npt Available |
| Multiple Unit Capability: Yes |
Dynamic Braking: Yes |
| Auxilary Generator: GE GY20A |
Alternator: GE GTAPAI 6 |
| Air Brake: Westinghouse |
Model: 24RL |
| Compressor: Westinghouse |
Model: 2CD |
| Boiler Type: None |
PSI: -- |
| Quantity Built: 2 Cab units and 1 B-unit |
Dates: 9/1945 (cabs) |
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| Exterior Dimensions
| Cab Unit / Booster Unit |
| Total Length |
51"-06" / 50'-02" |
| Pilot to Pilot |
50'-06" / ? |
| Wheel Diameter |
40" / 40" |
| Truck Wheel Base |
9'-04" / 9'-04" |
| Height to Top Engine Hood |
14'-02.5" / ? |
| Height to Top Cab Hood |
14'-00" / Not Applicable |
| Cab Width |
10'-00" / Not Appliable |
| Walkway Width |
None / None |
| Engine Hood Width |
10'-00" / ? |
| Center Bolster |
27'-02" / 27'-02" |
| Center Front Truck to Front Pilot |
12'-10" / 11'-06" |
| Center Rear Tucrk to Rear Pilot |
11'-06" / 11'-06" |
| Distance between Truck Centers |
36'-06" / ? |
| Minimum Turning Radious |
21 degrees / degrees |
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| Fuel Oil: 800
| Lubricating Oil: 167 |
| Engine Cooling Water: 200
| Sand Capacity: 22 cu. ft. |
Equipment & Options:
- Manual Transition
- Turbo Charger 7RD-2 (GE)
- Automatic Train Control
- Thru Steam Trainline
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| Drawing by: Jean-Denis Bachand |
Reference Sources:
- A Centennial Remebrance by: Richard T. Steinbrenner
- The Diesel Builders, volume 2 by: John Kirkland
- Extra 2200 South Magazine, Issue 34, May-June, 1972
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