MLW RS-23 explained

MLW RS-23
Powertype:Diesel-electric
Builder:Montreal Locomotive Works
Buildmodel:RS-23
Builddate:August 1959 to September 1960
Totalproduction:40
Aarwheels:B-B
Uicclass:Bo'Bo'
Primemover:Alco 251D
Rpmrange:1025 / 325
Enginetype:Four-stroke diesel
Generator:DC generator
Tractionmotors:4 x GE 752 DC traction motors
Poweroutput:1000-1NaN-1
Locobrakes:Air, optional dynamic
Trainbrakes:Air
Locale:Canada and United States

The MLW RS-23 was a 1000sigfig=3NaNsigfig=3 diesel-electric locomotive built by Montreal Locomotive Works between August 1959 and September 1960. Production totaled 40 locomotives.

The largest fleet of these locomotives was operated by Canadian Pacific Railway, which classed them DRS-10c in that company's locomotive classification system.

Original owners

Railway Quantity Road number Notes
34 8013–8046
3 200–202 200 & 202 to GWWD, same #'s.
3 3457-01 - 3457-03
Totals 40

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