MLW RSC-3
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| Power type | diesel-electric |
|---|---|
| Model | RSC-3 |
| Build date | November 1950 — June 1952 |
| AAR wheel arr. | A1A-A1A |
| Gauge | 4 ft 8½ in (1435 mm) |
| Length | 53 ft 1 in (16.2 m) |
| Width | 10 ft |
| Height | 14 ft 5 in |
| Total weight | 254,840 lb (110,000 kg) |
| Fuel capacity | 800 gal (6,056 L) |
| Prime mover | ALCO 244 |
| Engine type | 4-stroke diesel |
| Aspiration | Turbocharger |
| Displacement | 8,256 in³ (135.2 L) |
| Cylinders | V12 |
| Cylinder size | 9 in × 10.5 in (229 mm × 267 mm) |
| Transmission | DC generator, DC traction motors |
| Top speed | 65 mph (105 km/h) |
| Power output | 1,600 hp (1,194 kW) |
| Locomotive brakes | straight air |
| Train brakes | 24L air |
| Locale | North America, New South Wales |
The MLW RSC-3 was a diesel-electric locomotive of the road switcher type rated at 1600 horsepower, that rode on three-axle trucks, having an A1A-A1A wheel arrangement.
Used in much the same manner as its four-axle counterpart, the MLW RS-3, though the axle load was spread out for operation on light rail such as are found on branch lines.
Original Owners
| Railroad | Quantity | Road numbers | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| New South Wales Railway | 20 | 4001-4020 | Two units later retrucked to B-B |
| Diesel and gas turbine locomotives built by MLW | |
| Early switchers: | S-2, S-3, S-4, S-7, S-10, S-11, S-12, S-13 |
| FP series: | FA-1, FB-1, FA-2, FB-2, FPA-2, FPB-2, FPA-4, FPB-4 |
| RS series: | RS-2, RS-3, RS-10, RS-18, RS-23 |
| RSC series: | RSC-3, RSC-13, RSC-24 |
| RSD series: | RSD-17, RSD-35 |
| Century series: | C-424, C-630, M-630, M-636, M-640 |
| Other designs: | DL500S, DL535E, M420, TURBO, LRC-2, LRC-3, E-1800 |
| Bombardier designs: | HR-412, HR616 |
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