EMD E8A and E8B |
 |
| Data Sheet Information Compiled by: JEAN-DENIS BACHAND |
| New: 4 August 2006 |
Artwork by: Jean-Denis Bachand |
| - |
| Engine Builder: Winton |
Engines: Two 567B 12 cylinder |
| Bore & Stroke |
8.5" X 10" |
| RPM (Maximum / Minimum) |
800 / 275 |
| Main Generator: GM - D27 (Two) |
Horsepower: 2250 |
| Gear Ratio: 57:20 |
Speed: 85 mph |
| Trucks: 6-Wheel |
Configuration: A1A-A1A |
| Traction Motor Blowers: Mechanical Drive (2) |
Model: GM |
| Weight: 315,000 lbs (290,000 lbs for B-unit) |
Traction Motors: Four GM - D37 |
| Tractive Effort (starting) 56,500 lbs @25% |
Tractive Effort (continuous): 31,000 lbs @ 11 mph |
| Multiple Unit Capability: Yes |
Dynamic Braking: Yes (and No for B-unit) |
| Boiler: Vapor-Clarkson |
Capacity: 1200 lbs./hr. |
| Auxilary Generator: Delco |
- |
| Air Brake: Westinghouse |
Model: 24RL |
| Compressor: Gardner-Denver |
Model: WXO |
| Quantity Built: 421 A-units and 39 B-units
|
Dates: 8/49 to 2/53 (and 12/49 to 5/53 for B-units) |
| - |
- |
| Exterior Dimensions
| E8 (and E8B) |
| Total Length |
70'-03" |
| Wheel Diameter |
36" |
| Truck Wheel Base |
14'-01" |
| Height to Top Engine Hood |
13'-11" |
| Height to Top Cab |
14'-07" |
| Cab Width |
10'-07.5" |
| Engine Hood Width |
9'-03" |
| Center Bolster |
43'-00" |
| Center Front Truck to Front Pilot |
6'-01.5" (and 5'-01.5 for b-units) |
| Center Rear Truck to Rear Pilot |
5'-01.5" |
| Distance between Truck Centers |
57'-01" |
| Minimum Turning Radious |
57 degrees |
| -
| - |
| Fuel Oil: 1200
| Lubricating Oil: 330 |
| Engine Cooling Water: 400
| Sand Capacity: 16 cu. ft. |
| - |
 |
| Artwork by: JEAN-DENIS BACHAND |
| - |
Reference Sources:
- Diesel Locomtoives, Vol.2, by Bob Hayden
- Illustrated Treasury of GM Locomotives, by James W. Kerr
- Diesel Locomotives, The First 50 Years by Louis A. Marre
- The Second Diesel Spotter's Guide, by Jerry A. Pinkepank
- "Early Diesel and Electric Locomotives," Rail Heritage Publications
- Diesel & Electric Locomotive Specificiations, 1981 by F.K. Hudson
- Train Shed Cyclopedia, Vol. 20, 58, 60, 64, 80
|