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Type and origin
Power type
Diesel-electric
Builder
AE Goodwin, Auburn
Serial number
Alco 82807 to 82912 Alco 83731 to 83750 Alco G-3421-01 to G-3421-40
Model
Alco DL-500B
Build date
1957–1967
Total produced
100
Specifications
Configuration:
• UIC
Co-Co
Gauge
4 ft 8+1⁄2 in (1,435 mm) standard gauge
Wheel diameter
40 in (1,016 mm)
Length
Over headstocks: 55 ft 5 in (16.89 m), Over coupler pulling faces: 58 ft 5 in (17.81 m)
Width
9 ft 4 in (2.84 m)
Height
Max: 13 ft 10 in (4.22 m)
Axle load
First 60, GE t/m: 18 long tons 14 cwt (41,900 lb or 19 t), First 60, AEI t/m: 17 long tons 14 cwt (39,600 lb or 18 t), Last 40: 18 long tons 8 cwt (41,200 lb or 18.7 t)
Loco weight
First 60, GE t/m: 112 long tons 1 cwt (251,000 lb or 113.8 t), First 60, AEI t/m: 106 long tons 3 cwt (237,800 lb or 107.9 t), Last 40: 110 long tons 3 cwt (246,700 lb or 111.9 t)
Fuel type
Diesel fuel
Fuel capacity
1,200 imp gal (5,500 L; 1,400 US gal)
Lubricant cap.
170 imp gal (770 L; 200 US gal)
Coolant cap.
220 imp gal (1,000 L; 260 US gal)
Sandbox cap.
16 cu ft (0.45 m3)
Prime mover
Alco 251B
RPM range
400–1000
Engine type
Four-stroke V12 diesel
Aspiration
Turbocharged
Generator
First 60:General Electric 5GT581 Last 40 Associated Electrical Industries 5302
Traction motors
First 60: GE 731 or AEI 253 AZ or AEI 254 AZ, Last 40: AEI 254 BY
Cylinders
12
Cylinder size
9 in × 10.5 in (229 mm × 267 mm)
Performance figures
Maximum speed
First 60, GE t/m: 80 mph (129 km/h), First 60, AEI t/m: 75 mph (121 km/h), Last 40: 80 mph (129 km/h)
Power output
Gross: 1,950 hp (1,450 kW), For traction: 1,800 hp (1,340 kW)
Tractive effort
Continuous:First 60, GE t/m: 47,100 lbf (209.51 kN) at 11.5 mph (18.5 km/h), First 60, AEI t/m: 40,500 lbf (180.15 kN) at 13.7 mph (22.0 km/h), Last 40: 44,000 lbf (195.72 kN) at 12.9 mph (20.8 km/h)
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