Model DL-430, developed by Alco Industries Inc, is conventional switcher mounted on two 4-wheel trucks, and has base weight of 230, 000 lb; 6-mph gearing gives continuous tractive force of 56,000 lb at 20% adhesion; max height 14 ft 8 in., max width 10 ft 1/2 in., length inside coupler knuckles 45 ft 5 3/4 in.; 6-cyl engine develops its rating at 1000 rpm.
New 900-hp diesel in Alco switcher
Ry Age
Railway Age ; 140 , n 4
1956
3 pages
Aufsatz (Zeitschrift)
Englisch
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