MLW RS-23
MLW RS-23 | |
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OSR #505 in 2009. | |
Type and origin | |
Power type | Diesel-electric |
Builder | Montreal Locomotive Works |
Model | RS-23 |
Build date | August 1959 to September 1960 |
Total produced | 57 |
Specifications | |
AAR wheel arr. | B-B |
UIC classification | Bo'Bo' |
Gauge | 4 ft 8 1⁄2 in (1,435 mm) |
Prime mover | ALCO 251D |
Engine RPM range | 1025 / 325 |
Engine type | Four-stroke diesel |
Generator | DC generator |
Traction motors | 4 x GE 752 DC traction motors |
Transmission | Electric |
Performance figures | |
Power output | 1,000 hp (750 kW) |
Locomotive brake | Air, optional dynamic |
Train brakes | Air |
Career | |
Locale | Canada and United States |
The MLW RS-23 was a 1,000 hp (746 kW) diesel-electric locomotive built by Montreal Locomotive Works between August 1959 and September 1960. Production totaled 40 locomotives.
The largest fleet of these locomotives was operated by Canadian Pacific Railway, which classed them DRS-10c in that company's locomotive classification system.
Original owners
Railway | Quantity | Road number | Notes |
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Canadian Pacific Railway | 34 | 8013–8046 | |
Sydney and Louisburg Railway | 3 | 200–202 | |
Texas Gulf Sulphur Company | 3 | 3457-01 - 3457-03 | |
Totals | 40 | ||
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