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Baldwin DR-12-8-1500/2 “Centipede”
Baldwin's first attempt at a diesel road locomotive was the DR-12-8-1500/2, which was also called the “Centipede” because of its many axles. Each locomotive had one cab and two bogies , which in turn were divided into...
General
| Property | Baldwin DR-12-8-1500/2 “Centipede”Remove |
|---|---|
| Built | 1945-1948 |
| Manufacturers | Baldwin |
| Wheel arrangement | 2-D+D-2 |
| Gauge | 1,435 mm (Standard gauge) |
Dimensions and weights
| Property | Baldwin DR-12-8-1500/2 “Centipede”Remove |
|---|---|
| Length | 27.89 m |
| Rigid wheelbase | 5.11 m |
| Service weight | 269.9 t |
| Fuel capacity | 6,624 l (Diesel) |
Power plant
| Property | Baldwin DR-12-8-1500/2 “Centipede”Remove |
|---|---|
| Engine | Baldwin 608SC |
| Engine type | 2x 8-cyl. diesel |
Power
| Property | Baldwin DR-12-8-1500/2 “Centipede”Remove |
|---|---|
| Power source | diesel-electric |
| Indicated power | 2,237 kW (3,041 PS) |
| Top speed | 150 km/h |
| Starting effort | 455.9 kN |
Calculated values
| Property | Baldwin DR-12-8-1500/2 “Centipede”Remove |
|---|---|
| Power-to-weight ratio | 8.3 kW/t |
