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ALCO RS-1, RS-2 and RS-3
In 1940, Rock Island approached ALCO and ordered a new type of diesel locomotive that would be equally suitable for switching and road service. Instead of the cab units that were widespread at the time, a locomotive w...
| ALCO RS-1, RS-2 and RS-3Remove | |
|---|---|
| Variant | |
| Built | 1946-1950 |
| Manufacturers | ALCO;Montreal Locomotive Works |
| Wheel arrangement | BoBo |
| Gauge | 1435 mm |
| Length | 17069 mm |
| Service mass | 113217 kg |
| Top speed | 105 km/h |
| Power | |
| Engine | ALCO 244B |
General
| Property | ALCO RS-1, RS-2 and RS-3Remove |
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| Built | 1946-1950 |
| Manufacturers | ALCO, Montreal Locomotive Works |
| Wheel arrangement | B-B |
| Gauge | 1,435 mm |
Dimensions and weights
| Property | ALCO RS-1, RS-2 and RS-3Remove |
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| Length | 17.07 m |
| Wheelbase | 12.29 m |
| Service mass | 113.2 t |
| Adhesion mass | 113.2 t |
| Rigid wheelbase | 2.85 m |
| Axle load | 28.3 t |
Power plant
| Property | ALCO RS-1, RS-2 and RS-3Remove |
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| Engine | ALCO 244B |
| Engine type | V12 diesel |
Power
| Property | ALCO RS-1, RS-2 and RS-3Remove |
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| Power source | diesel-electric |
| Indicated power | 1,119 kW (1,521 PS) |
| Top speed | 105 km/h |
| Starting effort | 278.0 kN |
Calculated values
| Property | ALCO RS-1, RS-2 and RS-3Remove |
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| Factor of adhesion | 1 : 3.99 |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 9.9 kW/t |
| Adhesive weight/Total | 1 : 1.00 |
