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ALCO DL-531 (RSD8)
To change secondary lines in New South Wales from steam to diesel, AE Goodwin built the DL531 under ALCO license. With six axles, this had a weight of only 74 tons and a six-cylinder with 1,050 hp . Until 1970, the NS...
| ALCO DL-531 (RSD8)Remove | |
|---|---|
| Variant | Standard |
| Built | 1959-1970 |
| Manufacturers | AE Goodwin |
| Wheel arrangement | CoCo |
| Gauge | 1067;1435;1600 mm |
| Length | 13487 mm |
| Service mass | 77829 kg |
| Top speed | 121 km/h |
| Power | |
| Engine | ALCO 6-251B |
General
| Property | ALCO DL-531 (RSD8) Standard Remove |
|---|---|
| Built | 1959-1970 |
| Manufacturers | AE Goodwin |
| Wheel arrangement | C-C |
| Gauge | 1,067 mm; 1,435 mm; 1,600 mm |
Dimensions and weights
| Property | ALCO DL-531 (RSD8) Standard Remove |
|---|---|
| Length | 13.49 m |
| Service mass | 77.8 t |
| Adhesion mass | 77.8 t |
| Axle load | 13 t |
Power plant
| Property | ALCO DL-531 (RSD8) Standard Remove |
|---|---|
| Engine | ALCO 6-251B |
| Engine type | 6-cyl. diesel |
Power
| Property | ALCO DL-531 (RSD8) Standard Remove |
|---|---|
| Power source | diesel-electric |
| Indicated power | 783 kW (1,065 PS) |
| Top speed | 121 km/h |
Calculated values
| Property | ALCO DL-531 (RSD8) Standard Remove |
|---|---|
| Power-to-weight ratio | 10.1 kW/t |
| Adhesive weight/Total | 1 : 1.00 |
