80-ton locomotive, designed to develop ample power for rapid performance in switching and spotting cars, as well as road work at speeds up to 40 mph, built by Whitcomb Locomotive Co, Rochelle, Ill; with normal rated tractive force of 40,000, locomotive is said to develop 53,330 lb tractive force with use of sand; powered by two Buda-Lanova 6-cyl Diesel engines, with 6 3/4 in. bore and 8 3/4 in. stroke, developing 340 hp at 1200 rpm.


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    Title :

    Alcoa terminal gets new Whitcomb diesel-electric switcher


    Additional title:

    Ry Age


    Published in:

    Railway Age ; 112 , n 7


    Publication date :

    1942


    Type of media :

    Article (Journal)


    Type of material :

    Print


    Language :

    English




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