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ALCO S-1 to S-6

Works photo of Louisville and Nashville No. 2225, an S-4

To replace inefficient steam switchers, ALCO introduced the S series as a successor to the HH series in 1940. The new engine in these locomotives was now marketed under the ALCO brand, while the earlier switchers had ...

General

Property	ALCO S-1 to S-6 S-1, S-3 S-1, S-3 S-2, S-4 S-5 S-6 Remove
Built	1940-1953
Manufacturers	ALCO, Montreal Locomotive Works
Wheel arrangement	B-B
Gauge	1,435 mm (Standard gauge)

Dimensions and weights

Property	ALCO S-1 to S-6 S-1, S-3 S-1, S-3 S-2, S-4 S-5 S-6 Remove
Length	13.54 m
Wheelbase	9.14 m
Rigid wheelbase	2.44 m
Service weight	95.3 t
Adhesive weight	95.3 t
Axle load	23.8 t
Fuel capacity	2,404 l (Diesel)

Power plant

Property	ALCO S-1 to S-6 S-1, S-3 S-1, S-3 S-2, S-4 S-5 S-6 Remove
Engine	ALCO 539 6L
Engine type	6-cyl. diesel

Power

Property	ALCO S-1 to S-6 S-1, S-3 S-1, S-3 S-2, S-4 S-5 S-6 Remove
Power source	diesel-electric
Indicated power	492 kW (669 PS)
Top speed	97 km/h
Starting effort	255.8 kN

Calculated values

Property	ALCO S-1 to S-6 S-1, S-3 S-1, S-3 S-2, S-4 S-5 S-6 Remove
Factor of adhesion	1 : 3.65
Power-to-weight ratio	5.2 kW/t
Adhesive weight/Total	1 : 1.00

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