MLW RS-13 / RSC-13 (DL800)

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Data Sheet Information Compiled by: Jean-Denis Bachand
New: 26 March 2005 RSC-13 Drawing by: Jacques Belanger
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Engine Builder: Dominion Engineering Works Engine: 4-cycle Model 539T 6L
Bore & Stroke 9" X 10.5"
RPM (Maximum / Minimum) 740 / 315
Main Generator: GE - GT553 Horsepower: 1000
Gear Ratio: 74:18 Speed: 65 mph
Trucks: 6-Wheel (RSC-13)/ 4-wheel (RS-13) Configuration: A-1-A / B-B
Traction Motor Blowers: Mechanical Driven (2) Model: Stuart
Weight: 223,828 lbs Traction Motors: GE 731 (four)
Tractive Effort (starting) 59,500 lbs @ 25% Tractive Effort (continuous): 30,000 lbs @ 10 mph
Multiple Unit Capability: Yes Dynamic Braking: No
Auxilary Generator: GE GMG139 Alternator: not applicable
Air Brake: Westinghouse Model: 24L
Compressor: Westinghouse Model: 3CDC
Boiler Type: -- Lbs/hr: --
Quantity Built: 35 Dates: 6/1955 to 11/1957
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Exterior Dimensions RSC-13 / RS-13
Total Length 55'-06" / 55'-06"
Pilot to Pilot 46'-07" / 46'-07"
Wheel Diameter 40" / 40"
Truck Wheel Base 11'-00" / 11'-00"
Height to Top Engine Hood 14'-09" / 14'-09"
Height to Top Cab Hood 15'-04" / 15'-04"
Cab Width 10'-00" / 10'-00"
Top Walkway Width 9'-02" / 9'-02"
Walkway Width 5'-00" / 5'-00"
Engine Hood Width 5'-05" / 5'-05"
Center Bolster 40'-06" / 29'-04"
Center Front Truck to Front Pilot 9'-00" / 9'-00"
Center Rear Tucrk to Rear Pilot 8'-03" / 8'-03"
Distance between Truck Centers 40'-04" / 40'-04"
Minimum Turning Radious 21 degrees / 21 degrees
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Fuel Oil: 1000 Lubricating Oil: 67
Engine Cooling Water: 200 Sand Capacity: 27 cu. ft.
Options:
  • Fully Automatic Transition
  • Air Signal Lines
  • All Coil Springs - front (#51450) and back (#51451)
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RS-13 Drawing by: Jean-Denis Bachand
Reference Sources:
  • Canadian National Mechanical Data Book
  • Canadian Pacific Mechanical Data Book
  • The Diesel Builders, Vol. 2 by John F. Kirkland

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