No. 5
Locomotive No. 5 is a yard-switching locomotive designed for moving cars in a rail yard to make trains. It was built in Schenectady in 1947 by the American Locomotive Company ("Alco") and served for many years in Alco’s Schenectady plant.
The diesel engine is a 6-cylinder in-line non-supercharged type, with a bore and stroke of 12 ˝ by 13 inches. It is directly connected to a 600-volt direct current generator. The engine develops 660 horsepower at 740 revolutions per minute (rpm). The generator energizes four traction motors, each connected to a driving axle, which move the locomotive.
The locomotive weighs 198,000 lbs. (99 tons) and exerts a starting tractive force of 59,400 lbs. to start the train. Its top speed is 60 miles per hour.
No. 5019
Locomotive No. 5019 is a road switching locomotive designed for service as either a switcher or for road service. Alco built it in Schenectady in 1962 for the Delaware & Hudson Railroad. The locomotive was used mostly for hauling freight trains.
The diesel engine is a V-12 turbosupercharged engine, with a bore and stroke of 9 by 10 ˝ inches. It is directly connected to a 600-volt direct current generator. The engine develops 1800 horsepower at 1000 revolutions per minute (rpm).
The locomotive weighs 240,000 lbs. (120 tons) and exerts a starting tractive force of 60,000 lbs. With an axle/traction motor gear ratio of 74/18, its maximum speed is 65 miles per hour.
About Our Coaches...
Our custom coach is a 1955 former Louisville & Nashville Railroad coach that used to travel between Chicago and Miami. It has reclining seats, large windows, and air conditioning.
Three of our coaches are 1920 Canadian National coaches. The John Thurman has 78 roll-over seats and is decorated with curtains and collages. The other two Canadian National coaches have a combination of roll-over seats and benches with open areas at the end.
Ramped access makes travel easy for strollers and wheelchairs. |
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