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ALCO RS-27, -32 und -36
In 1959, ALCO introduced the RS-27 with a new design that could later also be found on the Century series. It had a V16 prime mover delivering 2,400 hp . By 1962, 27 had been built of which 15 had gone to the PRR. In ...
General
| Property | ALCO RS-27, -32 und -36 Remove |
|---|---|
| Built | 1959-1962 |
| Manufacturers | ALCO |
| Wheel arrangement | B-B |
| Gauge | 1,435 mm (Standard gauge) |
Dimensions and weights
| Property | ALCO RS-27, -32 und -36 Remove |
|---|---|
| Length | 17.93 m |
| Wheelbase | 12.29 m |
| Rigid wheelbase | 2.85 m |
| Service weight | 120.2 t |
| Adhesive weight | 120.2 t |
| Axle load | 30.1 t |
| Fuel capacity | 9,085 l (Diesel) |
Power plant
| Property | ALCO RS-27, -32 und -36 Remove |
|---|---|
| Engine | ALCO 251B |
| Engine type | V16 diesel |
Power
| Property | ALCO RS-27, -32 und -36 Remove |
|---|---|
| Power source | diesel-electric |
| Indicated power | 1,790 kW (2,434 PS) |
| Top speed | 113 km/h |
| Starting effort | 275.8 kN |
Calculated values
| Property | ALCO RS-27, -32 und -36 Remove |
|---|---|
| Factor of adhesion | 1 : 4.28 |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 14.9 kW/t |
| Adhesive weight/Total | 1 : 1.00 |
