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ALCO PA and PB
With the development of the new Type 244 engine, ALCO introduced the PA passenger locomotive in addition to the FA freight locomotive in 1946. Not only did the traction electrics come from General Electric, the stream...
General
| Property | ALCO PA and PB Remove |
|---|---|
| Built | 1950-1953 |
| Manufacturers | ALCO, General Electric |
| Wheel arrangement | A1A-A1A |
| Gauge | 1,435 mm (Standard gauge); 1,600 mm (Irish broad gauge) |
Dimensions and weights
| Property | ALCO PA and PB Remove |
|---|---|
| Length | 20.02 m |
| Wheelbase | 15.09 m |
| Rigid wheelbase | 4.67 m |
| Service weight | 138.8 t |
| Fuel capacity | 3,785 l (Diesel) |
Power plant
| Property | ALCO PA and PB Remove |
|---|---|
| Engine | ALCO 244 |
| Engine type | V16 diesel |
Power
| Property | ALCO PA and PB Remove |
|---|---|
| Power source | diesel-electric |
| Indicated power | 1,678 kW (2,281 PS) |
| Top speed | 188 km/h |
| Starting effort | 226.9 kN |
Calculated values
| Property | ALCO PA and PB Remove |
|---|---|
| Power-to-weight ratio | 12.1 kW/t |
