Diesel electric locomotive, Model DL-430, is four motor unit powered with newly designed Model 251, 6-cyl in-line Alco diesel; base weight is 230,000 lb on driving wheels, and 60 mph gearing has 46, 000-lb continuous tractive force rating at 20% adhesion; height 14 ft 8 in., max width 10 ft 1/2 in.


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    Title :

    New 900 Hp engine powers Alco switcher


    Additional title:

    Ry Locomotives Cars


    Published in:

    Publication date :

    1956


    Size :

    3 pages


    Type of media :

    Article (Journal)


    Type of material :

    Print


    Language :

    English




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