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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 ...
| ALCO RS-27, -32 und -36Remove | |
|---|---|
| Variant | |
| Built | 1962-1963 |
| Manufacturers | ALCO |
| Wheel arrangement | BoBo |
| Gauge | 1435 mm |
| Length | 17424 mm |
| Service mass | 112083 kg |
| Top speed | 129 km/h |
| Power | |
| Engine | ALCO 251B |
General
| Property | ALCO RS-27, -32 und -36Remove |
|---|---|
| Built | 1962-1963 |
| Manufacturers | ALCO |
| Wheel arrangement | B-B |
| Gauge | 1,435 mm |
Dimensions and weights
| Property | ALCO RS-27, -32 und -36Remove |
|---|---|
| Length | 17.42 m |
| Wheelbase | 12.29 m |
| Service mass | 112.1 t |
| Adhesion mass | 112.1 t |
| Rigid wheelbase | 2.85 m |
| Axle load | 28 t |
Power plant
| Property | ALCO RS-27, -32 und -36Remove |
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| Engine | ALCO 251B |
| Engine type | V12 diesel |
Power
| Property | ALCO RS-27, -32 und -36Remove |
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| Power source | diesel-electric |
| Indicated power | 1,342 kW (1,825 PS) |
| Top speed | 129 km/h |
| Starting effort | 293.6 kN |
Calculated values
| Property | ALCO RS-27, -32 und -36Remove |
|---|---|
| Factor of adhesion | 1 : 3.75 |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 12.0 kW/t |
| Adhesive weight/Total | 1 : 1.00 |
