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ALCO PA and PB
With the development of the new Type 244 engine, ALCO introduced the PA passenger locomotive in addition to the FA freight locomotive in 1946. Not only did the traction electrics come from General Electric, the stream...
| ALCO PA and PBRemove | |
|---|---|
| Variant | |
| Built | 1946-1950 |
| Manufacturers | ALCO;General Electric |
| Wheel arrangement | (A1A)(A1A) |
| Gauge | 1435 mm |
| Length | 20015 mm |
| Service mass | 136395 kg |
| Top speed | 188 km/h |
| Power | |
| Engine | ALCO 244 |
General
| Property | ALCO PA and PBRemove |
|---|---|
| Built | 1946-1950 |
| Manufacturers | ALCO, General Electric |
| Wheel arrangement | A1A-A1A |
| Gauge | 1,435 mm |
Dimensions and weights
| Property | ALCO PA and PBRemove |
|---|---|
| Length | 20.02 m |
| Wheelbase | 15.09 m |
| Service mass | 136.4 t |
| Rigid wheelbase | 4.67 m |
Power plant
| Property | ALCO PA and PBRemove |
|---|---|
| Engine | ALCO 244 |
| Engine type | V16 diesel |
Power
| Property | ALCO PA and PBRemove |
|---|---|
| Power source | diesel-electric |
| Indicated power | 1,491 kW (2,027 PS) |
| Top speed | 188 km/h |
| Starting effort | 226.9 kN |
Calculated values
| Property | ALCO PA and PBRemove |
|---|---|
| Power-to-weight ratio | 10.9 kW/t |
