MT4 Technical Information

Dimension

The MT4 is 87' 0" in length over the couplers and stands 11' 7" high
The unit is 10' 5" wide over the handrails
Distance between the lead and trailing axle per truck is 9' 4"

General

Built in 1957, Rebuilt in 1979 from Alco RS11's
Weight 241,000lbs
Maximum Curvature Per Single Unit 39 °

Performance

Maximum Continuous tractive Effort 87,000lbs
Minimum Continuous Speed 5.8mph
No Dynamic Brake

Capacities

Sand 18 Cubic Feet
No Fuel, Lube Oil, Or Engine Coolant

Air Brake Equipment

Schedule 26-L
No Automatic / Independent Brake Valve
Control Valve 26-L
No Application Or Charging Control Valve
Relay Valve J84B
Vent Valve No.8
No Horn Or Bell

Trucks

Wheel Diameter 40"
Gear Ratio 74:18
Journal Bearings Hyatt 6.5 x 12"
Brake Rigging Clasp
Brake Shoes 16" Composition