BLW DR 44-1500 A & B (Babyface) | ||
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| Data Sheet Information Compiled by: JEAN-DENIS BACHAND | ||
| New: 27 February 2006 | Drawing by: Jean-Denis Bachand | |
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| Engine Builder: BLW | Engine: 4-cycle Model 608 SC | |
| Bore & Stroke | 12.5" X 15.5" | |
| RPM (Maximum) | 625 | |
| Main Generator: Westinghouse - WE471 | Horsepower: 1500 | |
| Gear Ratio: 68:15 | Speed: 65 mph | |
| Trucks: 4-Wheel | Configuration: B-B | |
| Traction Motor Blowers: Westinghouse (1) | Model: ? | |
| Weight: 266,000 lbs (and 257,000) | Traction Motors: Westinghouse - WE370 (4) | |
| Tractive Effort (starting) 55,700 lbs @ 30% | Tractive Effort (continuous): 43,000 lbs @ 11 mph | |
| Multiple Unit Capability: No | Dynamic Braking: No | |
| Auxilary Generator: Westinghouse | Alternator: -- | |
| Air Brake: Westinghouse | Model: 24RL | |
| Compressor: Westinghouse | Model: 3C2C | |
| Quantity Built: 27 (and 6 cabless unit) | Dates: 11/1947 to 12/1948 | |
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| Exterior Dimensions | DR 44-1500A (and 1500B) | |
| Total Length | 55'-06" (and 53'-02") | |
| Wheel Diameter | 42" | |
| Truck Wheel Base | 9'-10" | |
| Height to Top Engine Hood | 15'-10" | |
| Height to Top Cab Hood | 14'-10" | |
| Cab Width | 10'-06" | |
| Top of Walkway | N/A | |
| Walkway Width | N/A | |
| Engine Hood Width | 9'-10" | |
| Center Bolster | 29'-00" | |
| Center Front Truck to Front Pilot | 5'-03.5" (and 4'-03.5") | |
| Center Rear Tucrk to Rear Pilot | 4'-03.5" | |
| Distance between Truck Centers | 38'-10" | |
| Minimum Turning Radious | 30 degrees | |
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| Fuel Oil: 900 or 1200 | Lubricating Oil: 190 | |
| Engine Cooling Water: 250 (and 325) | Sand Capacity: 20 cu. ft. | |
| Options:
Vapor Clarkson Steam Boiler (2500 lbs./hour) | ||
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| Drawing by: Jean-Denis Bachand | ||
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