Alco HH900 & HH1000

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Alco HH900
Original owner Road Numbers Qty. Bldr Numbers Bldr Dates
Alco(Demo) 101 1 69058 2/38
Birmingham Southern 81-83 3 68787-68789 3/37
Birmingham Southern 84, 85 2 68790, 68791 4/37
Birmingham Southern 86 1 68801 11/37
Birmingham Southern 87, 88 2 69091, 69092 1/39
Elgin Joliet & Eastern 402 1 68998 11/37
Kansas City Terminal 50 1 69096 11/38
Minnesota Transfer 90 1 69095 12/38
Minnesota Transfer 91, 92 2 69097, 69098 1/39
Philadelphia Bethlehem & New England 207 1 68703 3/37
Reading 40, 41 2 69056, 69057 12/37, 1/38
Warrior River Terminal 50, 51 2 69090, 69094 8, 10/38
Youngstown & Northern 211, 212 2 68996, 68997 10/37
Alco HH1000
Alco(Demo) 1000 1 69177 4/40
Atchison Topeka & Santa Fe 2310 1 69099 5/39
Atchison Topeka & Santa Fe 2311, 2312 2 69141, 69142 5/39
Atchison Topeka & Santa Fe 2313-2315 3 69143-69145 6/39
Atchison Topeka & Santa Fe 2316-2319 4 69156-69159 6/39
Atchison Topeka & Santa Fe 2320, 2321 2 69160, 69176 8/39
Atlantic Coast Line 600 1 69150 1/40
Birmingham Southern 89 1 69149 12/40
Chicago Milwaukee St. Paul & Pacific 1671 1 69178 8/39
Manufacturers Ry 201 1 69179 2/40
Manufacturers Ry 202, 203 2 69184, 69185 4/40
Michigan Limestone & Chemical 103-106 4 69180-69183 4/40
Minneapolis & St. Louis D-539 1 69093 5/39
Missouri Pacific 9102 1 69146 8/39
Newburg & South Shore 1, 2 2 69147, 69148 11/39, 7/40
Oliver Iron Mining Co. 900-902 3 69317-69319 6/40
Oliver Iron Mining Co. 903-906 4 69320-69323 7/40

Technical Data

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Data Sheet Information Compiled by: JEAN-DENIS BACHAND
New: 9 May 2005 Drawing by: Jean-Denis Bachand
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Engine Builder: Alco Engine: 4-cycle Model 538T 6L
Bore & Stroke 12.5" X 13.0"
RPM (Maximum / Minimum) 700 / 300
Main Generator: GE - GT542 Horsepower: 900
Gear Ratio: 75:16 Speed: 60 mph
Trucks: Blunt 4-Wheel Configuration: B-B
Traction Motor Blowers: Mechanical Driven (2) Model: ?
Weight: 230,000 lbs Traction Motors: GE 726 (four)
Tractive Effort (starting) 72,400 @ 25% Tractive Effort (continuous): 33,600 lbs @ 8 mph
Multiple Unit Capability: No Dynamic Braking: Yes
Auxilary Generator: GE SMG139 Alternator: --
Air Brake: Westinghouse Model: 14EL
Compressor: GE Model: CP26
Quantity Built: -- Dates: --
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Exterior Dimensions HH-900
Total Length 45'-02 3/4"
Pilot to Pilot 36'-11 7/8"
Wheel Diameter 40"
Truck Wheel Base 8'-00"
Height to Top Engine Hood 14'-03"
Height to Top Cab Hood 14'-03"
Cab Width 10'-00"
Top Walkway Width 9'-03 1/8"
Walkway Width 5'-00"
Engine Hood Width 9'-10"
Center Bolster 21'-03"
Center Front Truck to Front Pilot 2'-00 1/2"
Center Rear Tucrk to Rear Pilot 2'-00 1/2"
Distance between Truck Centers 30'-03"
Minimum Turning Radius 39 degrees
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Fuel Oil: 635 Lubricating Oil: 80
Engine Cooling Water: 50 Sand Capacity: 27 cu. ft.
Options: -
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Drawing by: Jean-Denis Bachand
Reference Sources:
  • Railroad Model Craftsman, November 1985
  • The Diesel Builders, Vol. 2, by John F. Kirkland

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