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Electro-Motive Division MRS-1
Under the impact of the past World War II, the ongoing Korean War and the smoldering Cold War, the US Army Transportation Corps saw the need for a diesel locomotive that could be used almost anywhere in Eurasia in the...
General
| Property | Electro-Motive Division MRS-1Remove |
|---|---|
| Built | 1952 |
| Manufacturers | Electro-Motive Division |
| Wheel arrangement | C-C |
| Gauge | 1,435 mm (Standard gauge); 1,519 mm; 1,676 mm (Indian broad gauge); 1,668 mm (Iberian broad gauge) |
Dimensions and weights
| Property | Electro-Motive Division MRS-1Remove |
|---|---|
| Length | 17.50 m |
| Wheelbase | 13.74 m |
| Rigid wheelbase | 4.60 m |
| Service weight | 108.9 t |
| Adhesive weight | 108.9 t |
| Axle load | 27.2 t |
| Fuel capacity | 6,057 l (Diesel) |
Power plant
| Property | Electro-Motive Division MRS-1Remove |
|---|---|
| Engine | EMD 16-567B |
| Engine type | V16 diesel |
Power
| Property | Electro-Motive Division MRS-1Remove |
|---|---|
| Power source | diesel-electric |
| Indicated power | 1,193 kW (1,622 PS) |
| Top speed | 134 km/h |
| Starting effort | 266.9 kN |
Calculated values
| Property | Electro-Motive Division MRS-1Remove |
|---|---|
| Factor of adhesion | 1 : 4.00 |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 11.0 kW/t |
| Adhesive weight/Total | 1 : 1.00 |
