ALCO SB-8/SSB-9
ALCO SB-8/SSB-9 |
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Type and origin |
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Power type |
Diesel-electric |
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Builder |
ALCO |
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Serial number |
81817–81818 (SB-8), 82311–82312 (SSB-9) |
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Model |
SB-8/SSB-9 |
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Build date |
October/November 1956 |
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Total produced |
2 sets |
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Specifications |
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AAR wheel arr. |
B-B |
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UIC classification |
Bo'Bo' |
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Gauge |
4 ft 8 1⁄2 in (1,435 mm) |
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Length |
45 ft 5 in (13.84 m)[1] |
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Width |
10 ft (3.05 m) |
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Height |
14 ft 8 in (4.47 m) |
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Locomotive weight |
230,000 lb (104,326 kg) |
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Fuel capacity |
635 US gal (529 imp gal; 2,404 L) |
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Prime mover |
ALCO 251A,B |
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Engine type |
Four-stroke diesel |
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Generator |
GE GT533 |
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Traction motors |
4 × GE 731 |
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Cylinders |
straight 6 |
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Performance figures |
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Maximum speed |
60 km/h (37 mph) |
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Power output |
900 hp (670 kW) per unit, 1,800 hp (1,300 kW) per set |
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The Alco SB-8/SSB-9 (spec. DL 441) was a diesel-electric locomotive of the switcher type constructed as a cow-calf set by ALCO of Schenectady, New York. These were based on the ALCO S-6, and produced exclusively for Oliver Iron Mining, who bought two sets. The 'cow' being the model SB-8, and the 'calf' being
the SSB-9.
See also
References
- ↑ "ALCO S-6 Data Sheet". The Diesel Shop. Retrieved 2006-11-29.
External links
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