M420TR IS ROAD TRANSFER UNIT

The newly designed Canadian National 2000-hp locomotive is powered by an MLW/Alco Model 251 turbocharged 12-cylinder engine. This four-cycle prime mover has 9-in. bore, 10 1/2-in. Stroke and a full-load speed of 1050 rpm. Its output is transmitted through a General Electric 581 d-c main generator and four 752 traction motors. A distinctive feature of the locomoitve profile is the lowered hood next to the cab. The 50-ft locomotive has a 2400 gallon (U.S.) fuel tank and carries 24 cubic feet of sand. It is designed to traverse a 30-degree curve when coupled.

• Corporate Authors:

  Simmons-Boardman Publishing Corporation

  P.O. Box 350
  Bristol, CT  United States  06010
• Publication Date: 1972-9

Media Info

• Pagination: 2 p.
• Serial:
  • Railway Locomotives and Cars
  • Volume: 146
  • Issue Number: 8
  • Publisher: Simmons-Boardman Publishing Corporation

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Cabs (Vehicle compartments); Crashworthiness; Diesel electric locomotives; Locomotives; Safety
• Old TRIS Terms: Locomotive cab crashworthiness
• Subject Areas: Railroads; Safety and Human Factors;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00050036
• Record Type: Publication
• Source Agency: Engineering Index
• Files: TRIS
• Created Date: Dec 13 1976 12:00AM