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Electro-Motive Company AB6
United States | 1940 | 2 produced
AB6 in October 1966 with bi-level cars in suburban service in Joliet, Illinois
AB6 in October 1966 with bi-level cars in suburban service in Joliet, Illinois
Roger Puta
Variantas builtrebuilt
General
Built1940
ManufacturerElectro-Motive Corporation
Axle configA1A-3 A1A-A1A 
Gauge4 ft 8 1/2 in (Standard gauge)
Dimensions and Weights
Length71 ft 1 1/2 in
Rigid wheelbase14 ft 1 in
Service weight31,500 lbs
Boiler
Variantas builtrebuilt
Power Plant
Power
Power sourcediesel-electric
EngineEMC 12-567
Engine typeV12 diesel2x V12 diesel
Fuel1,200 us gal (diesel)
Engine output1,000 hp (746 kW)2,000 hp (1,491 kW)
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last changed: 09 2023
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