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| Author: | Superheater [ Tue Aug 05, 2003 12:12 am ] |
| Post subject: | Baldwin Nomenclature |
Just read the Brief on the C&W VO-1000. could somebody explain what "VO" stood for and also "AS" as in AS 616? Thanks. Superheater@rrmail.com |
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| Author: | Erik Ledbetter [ Tue Aug 05, 2003 8:25 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Baldwin Nomenclature |
> Just read the Brief on the C&W VO-1000. > could somebody explain what "VO" > stood for and also "AS" as in AS > 616? Thanks. Well, this really just moves the problem back one step, but the VO's were named for their prime mover, the model VO 6- or 8-cyl inline, adapted from the De La Vergne marine engine. Why the prime mover was called VO I do not know--maybe the V comes from Vergne? As for AS, I have seen it said that it stood for All Service (locomotive could be used in all applications and services), as opposed to S=switcher, DRS=diesel/road switcher, or DT=diesel/transfer service, DR=diesel/road service, and so on. Seems reasonable, but I can't vouch for the truth of it, however. eledbetter@rypn.org |
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| Author: | Phil Mulligan [ Tue Aug 05, 2003 9:58 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Baldwin Nomenclature |
The VO was the engine used in WWII-era BLW's; they came as a 6-cylinder (660 HP) or an 8-cylinder (1000 HP) The models reflected the use: AS 616 means 6 motors, 1600 HP. BLW or BLH AS 616 would have the later 608SC engine. 8-cylinders, supercharged (actually turbocharged) Electric City Trolley Museum Association |
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| Author: | Brian Norden [ Tue Aug 05, 2003 9:53 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Baldwin Nomenclature |
From reading John f. Kirkland's THE DIESEL BUILDERS, VOLUME THREE: BALDWIN LOCOMOTIVE WORKS this is how the nominclature works: "VO" comes from Vertical inline Oil engine. The "AS16" designation was part of a change in model designations made in 1950 with a diesel engine upgrade. The "AS16" indicates 1600HP B-B "All Service" road switchers. The "AS616" was used to indicate a 1600HP C-C unit. The "AS416" was used to indicate a 1600HP A1A-A1A units. Brian Norden bnorden49@earthlink.net |
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