General Electric C44-9W

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Data Sheet Information Compiled by: JEAN-DENIS BACHAND
New: 15 May 2010 Drawing by: Jean-Denis Bachand
New: 11 February 2006
Engine Builder: General Electric Engine: 4-cycle Model 7FDL16
Bore & Stroke 9" X 10.5"
RPM (Maximum / Minimum) 1050 / 450
Main Generator: GE - GMG197 Horsepower: 4400
Gear Ratio: 74:18 Speed: 74 mph
Trucks: 6-Wheel Configuration: Hi-Adhesion C-C
Traction Motor Blowers: Mechanical Driven (2) Model: ?
Weight: 400,000 lbs Traction Motors: GE 752AH (Six)
Tractive Effort (starting) 142,000 lbs @ 25% adhesion Tractive Effort (continuous): 105,640 lbs @ 13.0 mph
Multiple Unit Capability: Yes Dynamic Braking: Yes
Auxilary Generator: GYA30A Alternator: GYA30A
Air Brake: Westinghouse Model: 26L
Air Compressor: Westinghouse Model: 3CDC
Quantity Built: 1795 (including 279-44CW for CN & BC Rail) Dates: 11/1993 to Present
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Exterior Dimensions C44-9W + (9-44CWL)
Total Length 73'-02" (73'-08")
Wheel Diameter 42"
Truck Wheel Base 13'-04"
Height to Top Engine Hood 15'-05"
Height to Top Cab Hood 15'-05"
Cab Width 10'-03"
Hood Width 9'-11"
Top of Walkway 9'-11"
Width of Walkway 5'-05"
Center Bolster 53'-00"
Leading Edge Front Truck to Front Pilot 1'-07.5"
Trailing Edge Rear Truck to Rear Pilot 1'-07.5"
Center of Lead Truck to Center of Trailing Truck 66'-02"
Minimum Turning Radious 23 degrees
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Fuel Oil: 5300 gallons Lubricating Oil: 410 gallons
Engine Cooling Water: 380 gallons Sand Capacity: 55 cu. ft.
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Reference Sources:
  • GE Advanced Generation, 1989, by James W. Kerr
  • Trains, September 1999
  • Diesel Locomotives by Greg McDonnell

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