HR 618 - MagnumMacKivler/RLCPT2 GitHub Wiki
Originally envisioned by Montreal Locomotive Works in the early 1970s, the HRC series was not actually built until 1982, after the company was acquired by Bombardier Transportation. While no units of this type were produced it is known that hood, a traditional side-door cowl, and a "Draper-Taper" similar to the HR-616 were offered. The HR-618 would have been among the last locomotives built to be powered by ALCO's 251 engine; after the unsatisfactory sales performance of the HR series, Bombardier divested itself of the traditional locomotive business and sold the patents for the 251 to General Electric.
PT-Specific Information
| General Info | - |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | ALCO 18-251F (1) |
| Horsepower | 3600 (1) |
| Truck Type | Dofasco Hi-Ad |
| Axles | 6 |
| Traction Motors | 6 |
| Minimum Weight | 388,200 lbs |
| Maximum Weight | 420,000 lbs |
| Model Base Speed | 67 MPH |
| Top Speed | 67, or 75 MPH |
| Electrical System | - |
|---|---|
| Generator Max Current | 5400 Amps |
| Max Traction Motor (TM) Current | 1800 Amps |
| Max Continuous TM Current | 1195 Amps |
| Traction Motor Type | DC |
| Factor of Adhesion | 29% |
| Transition Mode | Automatic, no selector |
| Transition Groups | 2, 1 |
| Transition Shunts | 1, 1 |
| Generator Transition | No |
| Traction Control | APR + Sand |
| Dynamic Braking (DB) Mode (if used) | Mechanical Blowers @ 50% |
| DB Max Current | 900 Amps |
| DB Max Continuous Current | 900 Amps |
| Blended Braking | No |
| Miscellaneous | - |
|---|---|
| Head-End Power (HEP) | No |
| HEP Power Consumption | N/A |
| HEP Standby/Run Mode | N/A |
| Load Ramp Speed | 10 Amps/Tick |
| TM Overload Protection | No |
| Starter Mode | Latched Primer, Manual Start |
| Air Brake Schedule | 26-L |
| Compressor CFM | 225 (Wabco 3CDCBL @ 1000 RPM) (2) |
| Main Reservoir Volume | 35.9 Cubic Feet |
Notes
⚠: Not Verified or Educated Guess
(1): The HR-618 could have varying engines and horsepower ratings depending on what was ordered; it was offered with an 18-251F at 3600 horsepower, an 18-251F at 4000 horsepower, or an 18-251+ at 4200 horsepower (late production only).