ALCO RS-36

The ALCO RS-36 (DL 701) is a 1,800 horsepower (1,300 kW) diesel-electric locomotive of which 40 were produced by ALCO between February 1962 and August 1963 for seven railroads.

ALCO RS-36
Ex Delaware and Hudson Railway RS-36 #5017 at Arkville, NY
Type and origin
Power typeDiesel-electric
BuilderALCO
ModelRS-36
Build dateFebruary 1962 - August 1963
Total produced40
Specifications
Configuration:
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 • AARB-B
Gauge4 ft 8+1⁄2 in (1,435 mm)
TrucksAAR type B
Wheel diameter40 in (1,016 mm)
Minimum curve390
Wheelbase40 ft 4 in (12.29 m)
Length57 ft 8+1⁄2 in (17.59 m)
Width10 ft 1+5⁄8 in (3.09 m)
Height15 ft 3+3⁄4 in (4.67 m)
Loco weight247,200 lb (112,100 kg)
Fuel capacity2,000 US gal (7,600 L)
Prime moverALCO 251B
RPM range1000 rpm max
Engine typeFour-stroke diesel
AspirationTurbocharger
GeneratorGE 5GT581A1
Traction motors(4) GE 752
CylindersV-12
Cylinder size9 in × 10+1⁄2 in (229 mm × 267 mm)
Performance figures
Power output1,800 hp (1,300 kW)
Tractive effort61,800 lb (28,000 kg)
Career
LocaleU.S.A.

Original Owners
RailroadQuantityRoad NumbersNotes
Atlantic and Danville Railway21, 2
Apache Railway3700, 800, 900
Chicago and North Western Railway1904Renumbered 405, later 4259
Delaware and Hudson125012-50235017 preserved as Delaware and Ulster Railroad 5017
Nickel Plate Road11865-875874-875 high short hood, equipped with steam generators, all to Norfolk & Western Railway 2865-2875
Norfolk and Western Railway6407-412
Tennessee Central Railway5301-305to Louisville and Nashville Railroad 910-914
Total40

Surviving units include:

Atlantic & Danville #2, fully restored and owned by the Sothern New England Railroad (now in D&H inspired paint and #5012), Delaware & Hudson #5015, undergoing restoration by the Sothern New England Railroad, Delaware & Hudson #5017, operational and owned by the Delaware & Ulster Railroad, Delaware & Hudson #5019, stored at North Walpole, NH

References
  • Dorin, Patrick C. (1972). Chicago and North Western Power. Burbank, California: Superior Publishing. p. 146. ISBN 0-87564-715-4.
  • Pinkpank, Jerry A (1973). The Second Diesel Spotter's Guide. Kalmbach Books. pp. 208, 248. ISBN 0-89024-026-4.
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