Alco-GE-IR 60 Ton Box Cab |
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Data Sheet Information Compiled by: JEAN-DENIS BACHAND |
Updated: 20 May 2005 |
Drawing by: Jean-Denis Bachand |
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Engine Builder: Ingersol-Rand (see Notes) |
Engine: 4-cycle 6L |
Bore & Stroke |
10" X 12" |
RPM (Maximum / Minimum) |
550 / 350 |
Main Generator: GE - TDC-6 |
Horsepower: 300 |
Gear Ratio: 5.86 |
Speed: 60 mph |
Trucks: Blatz 4-Wheel |
Configuration: B-B |
Traction Motor Blowers: Electrical Driven (1) |
Model: ? |
Weight: 130,000 lbs |
Traction Motors: GE HM840 (four) |
Tractive Effort (starting) 7,900 lbs @ 10 mph |
Tractive Effort (continuous): 36,000 lbs @ 5 mph |
Multiple Unit Capability: No |
Dynamic Braking: No |
Auxilary Generator: -- |
Alternator: -- |
Air Brake: Westinghouse |
Model: 14-EL |
Compressor: GE |
Model: CP26 |
Quantity Built: 26 (see Note)
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Dates: 7/1931 and 12/1935 |
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Exterior Dimensions
| Box Cab |
Total Length |
32'-06" |
Pilot to Pilot |
25'-04" |
Wheel Diameter |
36" |
Truck Wheel Base |
7'-02" |
Height to Top Engine Hood |
13'-09" |
Height to Top Cab Hood |
11'-07" |
Cab Width |
10'-00" |
Engine Hood Width |
9'-10" |
Center Bolster |
17'-00" |
Center Front Truck to Front Pilot |
1'-02" |
Center Rear Tucrk to Rear Pilot |
1'-02" |
Distance between Truck Centers |
24'-02" |
Minimum Turning Radious |
57 degrees |
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Fuel Oil: 166
| Lubricating Oil: 25 |
Engine Cooling Water: 25
| Sand Capacity: 12 cu. ft. |
Note:
- An additional 35 units were assembled with McIntosh and Seymour engines
between February 1925 and December1928. These units tipped the scales in
the 57-ton to 60-ton range.
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Reference Sources:
- Railroad Model Craftsman, March 1967
- The Diesel Builders, Volume 2 by John F. Kirkland
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