Class OE-4 eight wheel switching locomotive

Oil-electric locomotive.
Built by American Locomotive Co. #40, 41 in 1937.
ALCO model HH900.
#40 placed in service 12/11/37.
#41 placed in service 1/26/38.
Weight (light) - 223,023lbs.
Weight (working) - 233,500lbs.
Starting tractive power at 25% adhesion - 58,375lbs.
Max. permissible speed - 60mph
Engine - vertical 6 cylinder - 4 cycle - 900hp.
Max. engine speed - 700rpm.
Idling speed - 350rpm.
Fuel capacity - 500 gallons
Water supply - 50 gallons.
Length (coupler to coupler) - 39'3"
When equipped with swivel couplers will traverse 60' radius curve.

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