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Baldwin No. 58501 (12-OE-1000/1 CC)
In 1925, Baldwin turned out boxcab No. 58501 that can be considered the USA's first diesel locomotive. Its official designation 12-OE-1000/1 CC can be understood as “12 cylinders, oil engine, single 1000 hp engine, wh...
General
| Property | Baldwin No. 58501 (12-OE-1000/1 CC)Remove |
|---|---|
| Built | 1925 |
| Manufacturers | Baldwin |
| Wheel arrangement | A1A-A1A |
| Gauge | 1,435 mm (Standard gauge) |
Dimensions and weights
| Property | Baldwin No. 58501 (12-OE-1000/1 CC)Remove |
|---|---|
| Length | 15.89 m |
| Wheelbase | 11.68 m |
| Rigid wheelbase | 3.86 m |
| Service weight | 124.7 t |
| Adhesive weight | 81.6 t |
| Fuel capacity | 2,839 l (Diesel) |
Power plant
| Property | Baldwin No. 58501 (12-OE-1000/1 CC)Remove |
|---|---|
| Engine | Knudsen |
| Engine type | V12 diesel |
| Cylinders | twelve |
Power
| Property | Baldwin No. 58501 (12-OE-1000/1 CC)Remove |
|---|---|
| Power source | diesel-electric |
| Indicated power | 746 kW (1,014 PS) |
| Starting effort | 232.2 kN |
Calculated values
| Property | Baldwin No. 58501 (12-OE-1000/1 CC)Remove |
|---|---|
| Factor of adhesion | 1 : 3.45 |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 6.0 kW/t |
| Adhesive weight/Total | 1 : 1.53 |
