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ALCO RSD-1, RSD-4 and RSD-5
During the Second World War, the Soviet Union ordered high-traction diesel locomotives from the USA via the Lend-Lease Act. These should be used primarily in the southern parts of the country, where only little water ...
General
| Property | ALCO RSD-1, RSD-4 and RSD-5 RSD-4, RSD-5 |
|---|---|
| Built | 1951-1956 |
| Manufacturers | ALCO |
| Wheel arrangement | C-C |
| Gauge | 1,435 mm (Standard gauge) |
Dimensions and weights
| Property | ALCO RSD-1, RSD-4 and RSD-5 RSD-4, RSD-5 |
|---|---|
| Length | 17.22 m |
| Wheelbase | 13.26 m |
| Rigid wheelbase | 3.20 m |
| Service weight | 130.2 t |
| Adhesive weight | 130.2 t |
| Axle load | 21.7 t |
| Fuel capacity | 4,921 l (Diesel) |
Power plant
| Property | ALCO RSD-1, RSD-4 and RSD-5 RSD-4, RSD-5 |
|---|---|
| Engine | ALCO 244 |
| Engine type | V12 diesel |
Power
| Property | ALCO RSD-1, RSD-4 and RSD-5 RSD-4, RSD-5 |
|---|---|
| Power source | diesel-electric |
| Indicated power | 1,193 kW (1,622 PS) |
| Top speed | 105 km/h |
| Starting effort | 318.9 kN |
Calculated values
| Property | ALCO RSD-1, RSD-4 and RSD-5 RSD-4, RSD-5 |
|---|---|
| Factor of adhesion | 1 : 4.00 |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 9.2 kW/t |
| Adhesive weight/Total | 1 : 1.00 |
