Class OE-3 eight wheel switching locomotive

Oil-electric locomotive.
Built by Electro-Locomotive Corp. #10-15 in 1937.
EMD model SW.
#10, 14 and 15 placed in service 11/23/37.
#11-13 placed in service 11/27/37.
Weight (light) - 197,245lbs.
Weight (working) - 205,580lbs.
Starting tractive power at 25% adhesion - 51,395lbs.
Journal load per driving axle - 44,100lbs.
Max. permissible speed - 40mph
Draft gear - national
Engine - Winton 2 cycle - 600hp.
Max. engine speed - 750rpm.
Idling speed - 250rpm.
Fuel capacity - 600 gallons
Lubricating oil - 60 gallons
Water supply - 90 gallons.
Sand boxes - 4 - total capacity - 30 cubic feet.
Length (coupler to coupler) - 43'7.5"
When equipped with swivel couplers will traverse 60' radius curve.

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