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ALCO RS-11
The RS-11 was a road switcher introduced in 1956 as the successor of the RS-3. It used the new 251 engine instead of the 244. In this case, it had twelve cylinders and 1,800 hp . The customers had the choice between a...
General
| Property | ALCO RS-11Remove |
|---|---|
| Built | 1956-1964 |
| Manufacturers | ALCO, Montreal Locomotive Works |
| Wheel arrangement | B-B |
| Gauge | 1,435 mm (Standard gauge) |
Dimensions and weights
| Property | ALCO RS-11Remove |
|---|---|
| Length | 17.22 m |
| Wheelbase | 15.14 m |
| Rigid wheelbase | 2.85 m |
| Service weight | 116.7 t |
| Adhesive weight | 116.7 t |
| Axle load | 29.2 t |
| Fuel capacity | 7,571 l (Diesel) |
Power plant
| Property | ALCO RS-11Remove |
|---|---|
| Engine | ALCO 251B |
| Engine type | V12 diesel |
Power
| Property | ALCO RS-11Remove |
|---|---|
| Power source | diesel-electric |
| Indicated power | 1,342 kW (1,825 PS) |
| Top speed | 113 km/h |
| Starting effort | 286.1 kN |
Calculated values
| Property | ALCO RS-11Remove |
|---|---|
| Factor of adhesion | 1 : 4.00 |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 11.5 kW/t |
| Adhesive weight/Total | 1 : 1.00 |
