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)
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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. |
| Options: |
Reference Sources:
- GE Advanced Generation, 1989, by James W. Kerr
- Trains, September 1999
- Diesel Locomotives by Greg McDonnell
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