TE 56 4A - MagnumMacKivler/RLCPT2 GitHub Wiki
A rebuild of the RS-3 done by Morrison Knudsen in the mid-70s, the TE 56-4As featured brand new 251 engines and a short hood forward, low nose configuration. Crew reports say that the units tended to slip, most likely due to the increased horsepower, but the same ballasting. A total of 10 were built for two railroads, two for D&M, and eight for D&H; Only one unit survives, the D&H 506 as 406 on the LA&L in revenue freight.
PT-Specific Information
| General Info | - |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | ALCO 12-251C |
| Horsepower | 2000 (1) |
| Truck Type | AAR Type B |
| Axles | 4 |
| Traction Motors | 4 |
| Minimum Weight | 220,000 lbs |
| Maximum Weight | 260,000 lbs |
| Model Base Speed | 65 MPH |
| Top Speed | 65, 75, or 80 |
| Electrical System | - |
|---|---|
| Generator Max Current | 3000 Amps |
| Max Traction Motor (TM) Current | 1500 Amps |
| Max Continuous TM Current | 1085 Amps |
| Traction Motor Type | DC |
| Factor of Adhesion | 25% |
| Transition Mode | Automatic, no selector |
| Transition Groups | 2, 2, 1, 1 |
| Transition Shunts | 1, 0.75, 1, 0.75 |
| Generator Transition | No |
| Traction Control | APR + Sand |
| Dynamic Braking (DB) Mode (if used) | Mechanical Blowers @ 50% |
| DB Max Current | 1500 Amps |
| DB Max Continuous Current | 640 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 | 230.625 (Wabco 3CDC @ 1025 RPM) (1) |
| Main Reservoir Volume | 36.8 Cubic Feet |
Notes
⚠: Not Verified or Educated Guess
(1): The first two built for D&M were rated at 1800hp, with 225 CFM @ 1000 RPM.