General Electric Turbine (Proto-type) |
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| Data Sheet Information Compiled by: JEAN-DENIS BACHAND |
| New: 27 January 2006 |
Drawing by: Jean-Denis Bachand |
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| Engine Builder: General Electric |
Engine: 15-stage Turbine |
| N/A |
N/A |
| RPM (Maximum / Minimum) |
6900 / 3800 |
| Main Generator: GE - GT576C1 |
Horsepower: 4500 |
| Gear Ratio: 74:18 |
Speed: 65 mph |
| Trucks: 4-Wheel |
Configuration: B-B + B-B |
| Traction Motor Blowers: Mechanical Driven (2) |
Model: ? |
| Weight: 348,000 lbs |
Traction Motors: GE 752 E1 (eight) |
| Tractive Effort (starting) 77,800 lbs @ 25% |
Tractive Effort (continuous): 125,000 lbs @ 10.7 mph |
| Multiple Unit Capability: Yes |
Dynamic Braking: Yes |
| Auxilary Generator: GY 27 |
Alternator: GY27 |
| Air Brake: Westinghouse |
Model: 24L |
| Air Compressor: Westinghouse |
Model: 3CDC |
| Quantity Built: 1
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Dates: 11/1948 |
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| Exterior Dimensions
| Gas Turbine Proto-type |
| Total Length |
83'-07.5" |
| Wheel Diameter |
42" |
| Truck Wheel Base |
9'-04" |
| Height to Top Engine Hood |
15'-05" |
| Height to Top Cab Hood |
14'-03.5" |
| Cab Width |
10'-07" |
| Hood Width |
9'-01" |
| Top of Walkway |
N/A |
| Width of Walkway |
N/A |
| Center Bolster |
41'-06" |
| Leading Edge Front Truck to Front Pilot |
7'-085" |
| Trailing Edge Rear Truck to Rear Pilot |
7'-08.5" |
| Center of Lead Truck to Center of Trailing Truck |
74'-03.5" |
| Minimum Turning Radious |
21 degrees |
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| Fuel Oil: 6670 gallons
| Lubricating Oil: 300 gallons |
| Engine Cooling Water: 145 gallons
| Sand Capacity: 37 cu. ft. |
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Reference Sources:
- GE Locomotives, volumes 1 & 2, 1981, by James W. Kerr
- Car & Locomotive Cyclopedia, 1984, by Simmons & Boardman
- Giants of the West, 1981, George R. Cockle.
- Diesel & Electric Locomotive Specifications, 1981, by F. K. Hudson.
- GE Advanced Generation, 1989, by James W. Kerr
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