RS-1 (Rebuilt by Puget Sound Bridge & Drydock)

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Data Sheet Information Compiled by: JEAN-DENIS BACHAND
New: 18 March 2005 RS-1 "Cowl" Drawing by: Jean-Denis Bachand
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Engine Builder: American Locomotive Company Engine: 6L 4-cycle Model 539T-6L
Bore & Stroke 12.5" X 13"
RPM (Maximum / Minimum) 740 / 315
Main Generator: GE - GT553C Horsepower: 1000
Gear Ratio: 75:16 Speed: 60 mph
Trucks: 4-Wheel Configuration: B-B
Traction Motor Blowers: Mechanical Driven (2) Model: ?
Weight: 228,000 lbs Traction Motors: GE 731B (four)
Tractive Effort (starting) 57,000 lbs @ 25% Tractive Effort (continuous): 34,000 lbs @ 8 mph
Multiple Unit Capability: Yes Dynamic Braking: No
Auxilary Generator: GE GMG144-5 Alternator: not applicable
Air Brake: Westinghouse Model: 14EL
Compressor: Westinghouse Model: 3CDC
Boiler Type: Vapor-Clarkson PSI: 800
Quantity Built: 7 RS-1 Cabs and 8 RS-1 Boosters Dates: 1949 to 1950
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Exterior Dimensions RS-1 Cab/ RS-1 Booster
Total Length 54'-11"
Pilot to Pilot 51'-01" / 50'-00"
Wheel Diameter 40" / 40"
Truck Wheel Base 9'-04" / 9'-04"
Height to Top Engine Hood 13'-11"
Height to Top Cab Hood 13'-06"
Cab Width 10'-03"
Walkway Width None
Engine Hood Width 10'-00" / 10'-00"
Center Bolster 31'-00" / 31'-00"
Center Front Truck to Front Pilot 10'-07" / 9'-06"
Center Rear Tucrk to Rear Pilot 9'-06" / 9'-06"
Distance between Truck Centers 40'-04"
Minimum Turning Radious 21 degrees / 21 degrees
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Fuel Oil: 1200 Lubricating Oil: 67
Engine Cooling Water: 200 Sand Capacity: 28 cu. ft.
Options:
  • Dynamic Braking
  • Boiler: VAPOR-CLARKSON OK4516
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Drawing by: Jean-Denis Bachand
Reference Sources:
  • Extra 2200 South, Issues 58 and 59

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