MLW RSC-13

Production Rosters

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Reformated 21 October 2020
Phil Mason photo at Coteau, Quebec in 1968; CNR #1719 has has center axle removed
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 Info Supplied by: John Komanesky
Original owner Road Numbers Qty. Bldr Numbers Bldr Dates
Canadian National 1544-1548 5 81188-81892 6-8/55
Canadian National 1549-1552 4 81267-81270 11-12/55
Canadian National 1553, 1554 2 81476, 81477 12/55, 2/56
Canadian National 1711-1715 5 81634-81638 11/56
Canadian National 1716-1725 10 81641-81650 12/56-1/57
Canadian National 1726, 1727 2 81639, 81640 11/56
Canadian National 1728, 1729 2 81651, 81652 1/57
Canadian National 1730-1734 5 82128-82132 10-11/57
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Canadian National 1800-1803 4 82589-82592 3-4/59
RSC-13 Spotting features:
  • An RS-1 car-body stretched 6" approximately
  • Six-Axle trucks (A-1-A); in later years center axle removed from some units
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RSC-13 Technical Data

Data Sheet Compiled by: Jean-Denis Bachand

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Drawing by: Jacques Belanger

Engine: Dominion Engineering 4-cycle Model 539-6L
Horsepower: 1000
Bore & Stroke: 9" X 10.5" RPM (Maximum / Minimum): 740 / 315
Gear Ratio: 74:18 ( Speed 65 mph) Weight: 224,700 lbs
Trucks: Two 6-Wheel (A1A-A1A) Traction Motors: GE 731 (four)
Tractive Effort (starting) 55,800 lbs @ 25% Tractive Effort (continuous): 36,000 lbs @ 10 mph
Multiple Unit Capability: Yes Dynamic Braking: No
Main Generator: GE - GT553 Auxilary Generator: GE GMG139
Air Brake: Westinghouse: 24L Compressor: Westinghouse: 3CDC
Quantity Built: 35 Dates: 6/55 to 11/57
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Total Length: 55'-06" Pilot to Pilot: 46'-07"
Truck Wheel Base: 11'-00" Three axles (A-1-A), with Wheel Diameter: 40"
Height to Top Engine Hood: 14'-09" Height to Top Cab Roof: 15'-04
Cab Width: 10'-00" Engine Hood Width: 5'-05"
Distance between Truck Centers: 40'-06" Center Bolster: 31'-11"
Minimum Turning Radious 21 degrees
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Fuel Oil: 1000 Lubricating Oil: 67
Engine Cooling Water: 200 Sand Capacity: 27 cu. ft.
Options:
    Automatic Transition
  • Air Signal Lines
  • All Coil Springs
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Somebody's Large Digital Image Here Drawing of RSC-24 by: Jacques Belanger
Reference Sources:
  • ATSF Mechanical Data Book
  • C&O Mechanical Data Book
  • Alco Design Data
  • Extra 2200 South Newsletter

New: 20 May 2005

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