Class OE-7 eight wheel diesel switching locomotive
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Built by Baldwin Locomotive Works, Phila., Pa. in 1940.
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#61 placed in service 9/26/40.
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#62 placed in service 10/4/40.
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#63 placed in service 10/16/40.
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#64 placed in service 9/4/41. (Exide Battery)
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#65 placed in service 9/16/41.
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#66 placed in service 9/28/41.
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#67 placed in service 10/8/41.
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#68 placed in service 7/20/42.
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#69 placed in service 7/21/42.
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#70 placed in service 9/11/42.
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Weight
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#61-63 - 202,660lbs. - Tractive power - 50,665lbs.
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#64-67 - 196,200lbs. - Tractive power - 49,050lbs.
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#68-70 - 194,070lbs. - Tractive power - 48,518lbs.
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Factor of Adhesion - 25%
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Max. permissible speed - 45mph
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Engine - De La Vergne 4 cycle 6 cylinder - 660hp.
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Max. engine speed - 625rpm.
- Radiator - Young Radiator Co.
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Framing & superstructure - steel
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Control equipment - Westinghouse Electric Pneumatic - 125V
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Sanders - king #64 valve - 8 sanders.
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Draft gear - Miner A-22-AB
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Air brakes - Westinghouse 14-EL
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Fuel capacity - 600 gallons
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Water - 240 gallons
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Lubricating oil - 83 gallons
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Length (coupler to coupler)
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#61-63 - 47'4.5"
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#64-70 - 47'7.5"
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Curvature - Engine - 100' With train - 130' (75' when equipped with swivel couplers)
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