Plymouth 12-ton, 24" Gauge, “Dinky” #319
Background & History
Locomotive #319 is a Plymouth, 12-ton, 24" gauge, diesel locomotive with mechanical drive. It was purchased new by Carpenter Technology (Carpenter Steel) of Reading, and is typical of small industrial locomotives (often called “dinkys”) used inside many heavy industries. A fleet of locomotives like these were used to move steel billets around the Carpenter plant until just a few years ago. The locomotive is in very good mechanical condition and is operable.
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Plymouth Specifications (as-built): | |||
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Builder: | Plymouth (Fate-Root-Heath), Plymouth, OH |
Engine model: | 4-71 Detroit Diesel |
Date built: | 1956 | Type: | 2-stroke diesel |
Builder’s #: | ? | Aspiration: | Roots blower |
Horsepower: | 125 | Cylinders: | 4 |
Gauge: | 24" | Bore x Stroke: | 8.5" x 10" |
Weight: | 24,000 lbs. | Displacement: | 284 c.i. |
Tractive effort: | Not much! | Idle Speed: | ? r.p.m. |
Length: | Not much! | Max. speed: | 2000 r.p.m. |
Fuel: | 30 gallons | Transmission: | 3-speed manual, torque converter, chain final drive |
Lube oil: | 5 gallons | ||
Water: | 5 gallons | Braking: | SA-2 straight air |
(last updated: 4/03) |