General Electric 70-Tonner

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Data Sheet Information Compiled by: JEAN-DENIS BACHAND
New: 2 July 2005 Drawing by: Jean-Denis Bachand
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Engine Builder: General Electric Engine: Two 4-cycle Model FDL-6T
Bore & Stroke 9" X 10.5"
RPM (Maximum / Minimum) 1000 / 450
Main Generator: Two GE - 571 Horsepower: 660
Gear Ratio: 74:18 Speed: 60 mph
Trucks: 4-Wheel Configuration: B-B
Traction Motor Blowers: Mechanical Driven (2) Model: ?
Weight: 139,000 lbs Traction Motors: GE 748 (Four)
Tractive Effort (starting) 41,300 lbs @ 30% Tractive Effort (continuous): 23,600 lbs @ 7 mph
Multiple Unit Capability: No Dynamic Braking: No
Auxilary Generator: GMG-146 GY27 Alternator: --
Air Brake: Westinghouse Model: 14EL
Air Compressor: -- Model: --
Quantity Built: 238 Dates: 1/1946 to 12/1958
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Exterior Dimensions 70-Tonner
Total Length 37'-00"
Wheel Diameter 36"
Truck Wheel Base 6'-10"
Height to Top Engine Hood 13'-05"
Height to Top Cab 13'-05"
Cab Width 10'-00"
Hood Width 9'-11"
Height to Walkway 7'-03"
Width of Walkway 5'-00"
Center Bolster 19'-05"
Leading Edge Front Truck to Front Pilot 0'-06"
Trailing Edge Rear Truck to Rear Pilot 0'-06"
Distance Center of Front Truck to Center of Rear Truck 26'-03"
Minimum Turning Radious 23 degrees
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Fuel Oil: 500 gallons Lubricating Oil: 125 gallons
Engine Cooling Water: 100 gallons Sand Capacity: 12 cu. ft.
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Reference Sources:
  • GE Advanced Generation, 1989, by James W. Kerr
  • GE Locomotives, volumes 1 & 2, 1981, by James W. Kerr
  • Car & Locomotive Cyclopedia, 1984, by Simmons & Boardman
  • The Modern Locomotive Handbook, 1979, Railway Fuel & Operating Officers Assn.
  • Diesel & Electric Locomotive Specifications, 1981, by F. K. Hudson.
  • GE 70tons Technical Manual, 1956

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