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.


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    Title :

    New 900-hp diesel in Alco switcher


    Additional title:

    Ry Age


    Published in:

    Railway Age ; 140 , n 4


    Publication date :

    1956


    Size :

    3 pages


    Type of media :

    Article (Journal)


    Type of material :

    Print


    Language :

    English




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