BLACK RIVER & WESTERN RAILROAD
BELVIDERE & DELAWARE RIVER RAILWAY

Specifications - No. 752

 

Built Feb 1956 by GM's Electric Motor Division

 

Builder/Model EMD GP-9   Road Number 752
Horsepower 1750   Engine Model 16-567-C
Main Generator D-12-B   Fuel Tank 2,200 U.S. gals.
Gear Ratio 62:15   Cooling system 230 gals.
Brake Schedule 6SL   Bearings 6 1/2" x 12" Hyatt Roller Bearings
Dynamic Brakes No   Air Compressor Gardner-Denver WBO
MU Control Yes   Weight 259,100
Hood Configuration High short hood forward   Other features Layover heater. Pilot plows
Tractive Effort 44,000 lbs. continuous   Min/Max Cont. Speed 12/66 mph
  64,775 lbs. starting   Transition Automatic
Wheel Base 9'   Length 56'2"
Truck Centers 31'   Lube Oil 200 gals.
Sand 18 cu.ft.   Builder's No 21428

 

Heritage: Built new as Northern Pacific #256.

renumbered to Burlington Northern #1879 after merger.

Purchased by Clarendon & Pittsford in 1983, renumbered #752.

Purchased 1/22/1993.


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