NYSW 3810 on SU-99 at Pompton Jct ments and shipper demands had them reassigned back into coal service, though on occasion they were used in general freight and intermodal service. They eventually came off of lease to the BN and its successor, BNSF, and the fleet found itself spread out over several regions of the company, with the Norfolk Southern having leased a significant number of these units. It was about this time the NYS&W found itself in need of reliable six axle locomotives, and the Oakways came up on the radar screen for inspection and evaluation. After doing inspections and evaluations of several units, six locomotives were selected for long term lease (10 years) with an option for full purchase. Once selected, these units were overhauled from the frame up at VMV in Paducah, Kentucky and eventual delivery to the NYSW. But I’m getting a little ahead of myself here. Lets look at the basic statistics and data of these units (as built): As you can see, these are heavy duty locomotives, and at almost 400,000 Lbs, they are meant for heavy duty pulling and pushing for extended periods. Now, onto the NYS&W versions. Once the NYS&W decided on the model (Continued on page 5) 4 July 13, 2012 The SD60 HP………………………..……… 3800 Powered axles………………………. 6 Diesel Engine……………..……710G3 Number of Cylinders………..……..16 Full Speed……………..……904 RPM Idle Speed…………..………204 RPM Main Generator….AR11 WBA-D18A Maximum DC Voltage………..…1350 Lube Oil Capy……..243 Gal standard, 395 Gal increased Capacity pan Cooling System Capacity……….... 276 Gal Total Sand Capacity…….................56 Cu ft; 76 Cu Ft Special Fuel Capacity…… 3200 gal standard, optional 4000, 4500 or 5000 gal tanks available Retention Tank………. 100 gal. Reduces fuel tank by same amount Traction Motors………............... 6, Type D87B Type of TM’s…………............DC series wound Air Brake Schedule………........................... 26L Air Compressor…….....Model WLN, Type 3 cyl, 2 stage Storage Batteries……...32 Cells, 64 volts, rated 420 amps/hr Dimensions: Height(based on HTC trucks………......................... 15’ 7 1/8” Width Over Handrail Supports……..........................10’ 3 1/8” Length Over Coupler Pulling Faces…………….............71’ 2 “ Approx. Weight on rails…………360K Lbs, Typically equipped 390K lbs Weight on Drivers……………..... 100 % Minimum Curve Negotiation Ability…195 ft Radius, 29 degree curve
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