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Dimensions and Weights
Length	30 ft 3 3/4 in
Wheelbase	15 ft 8 in
Rigid wheelbase	15 ft 8 in
Service weight	101,025 lbs
Adhesive weight	101,025 lbs
Axle load	33,676 lbs

Boiler

Boiler

Variant	as built	rebuilt

Power Plant

Power Plant

Power
Power source	diesel-hydraulic
Top speed	25 mph
Starting effort	22,400 lbf	20,000 lbf
Engine	Davey Paxman
Engine type	6-cyl. diesel
Fuel	168 us gal (diesel)
Engine output	400 hp (298 kW)	300 hp (224 kW)

Calculated Values
Factor of adhesion	1 : 4.51	1 : 5.05
Power-to-weight ratio	0.0040 hp/lb	0.0030 hp/lb
Adhesive weight/Total	1 : 1.00

diesel locomotive

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prototype

last changed: 08 2023

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