Alco "World Locomotive" DL-500 |
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| Data Sheet Information Compiled by: JEAN-DENIS BACHAND |
| New: 23 December 2006 |
DL-500 Drawing by: Jacques Belanger |
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| Engine Builder: American Locomotive Company |
Engine: V12 4-cycle Model 244 |
| Bore & Stroke |
9" X 10.5" |
| RPM (Maximum / Minimum) |
1000 / 350 |
| Main Generator: GE - GT581 |
Horsepower: 1600 |
| Gear Ratio: 62:15 |
Speed: 65 mph |
| Trucks: 6-Wheel |
Configuration: C-C |
| Traction Motor Blowers: Mechanical Driven |
Model: GE GY27 (four) |
| Weight: 211,500 lbs |
Traction Motors: GE 752 (four) |
| Tractive Effort (starting) 58,025 lbs @ 25% |
Tractive Effort (continuous): 30,500 lbs @ 20 mph |
| Multiple Unit Capability: Yes |
Dynamic Braking: Yes |
| Auxilary Generator: GE GY27 |
Alternator: GE GT56 |
| Air Brake: Westinghouse |
Model: 24RL |
| Compressor: Westinghouse |
Model: 3CDC |
| Boiler Type: Vapor 4616/4225 |
PSI: 1600/2250 |
| Quantity Built: 20 |
Dates: 5/1953 to 9/1956 |
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| Exterior Dimensions
| DL 500 |
| Total Length |
58"-11" |
| Wheel Diameter |
38", 40", 42" optional |
| Truck Wheel Base |
13'-09" |
| Height to Top Engine Hood |
13'-01.5" |
| Height to Top Cab Hood |
13'-01.05" |
| Cab Width |
10'-03" |
| Engine Hood Width |
10'-00" |
| Center Bolster |
30'-05" |
| Center Front Truck to Front Pilot |
1'-07" |
| Center Rear Tucrk to Rear Pilot |
1'-05" |
| Distance between Truck Centers |
44'-02" |
| Minimum Turning Radious |
30 degrees / degrees |
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| Fuel Oil: 1600
| Lubricating Oil: 200 |
| Engine Cooling Water: 230
| Sand Capacity: 22 cu. ft. |
| Options:
Truck Width |
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Reference Sources:
- Diesel Locomotives, Volume 2, by Bob Hayden
- Illustrated Treasury of GM Locomotives by James W. Kerr
- Diesel Locomotives: The First 50 Years, by Louis A. Marre
- Early Diesel & Electric Locomotives, Rail Heritage Publications
- Diesel & Electric Locomotives Specifications, 1981, by FK Hudson
- A Centennial Remembrance, by Richard T. Steinbrenner
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