General Electric 8500-hp Turbine "A" |
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| Data Sheet Information Compiled by: JEAN-DENIS BACHAND |
| New: 28 January 2006 |
Drawing by: Jean-Denis Bachand |
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| Engine Builder: General Electric |
Engine: 15-stage Turbine |
| Bore & Stroke |
N/A |
| RPM (Maximum / Minimum) |
4860 / 3600 |
| Main Generator: GE - GT576C1 |
Horsepower: 8500 / 7000 |
| Gear Ratio: 74:18 |
Speed: 70 mph |
| Trucks: 6-Wheel |
Configuration: C-C |
| Traction Motor Blowers: Mechanical Driven (2) |
Model: ? |
| Weight:551,720 lbs |
Traction Motors: GE 752 E3 (six) |
| Tractive Effort (starting) 212,312 lbs @ 25% |
Tractive Effort (continuous): 146,000 lbs @ 10.7 mph |
| Multiple Unit Capability: Yes |
Dynamic Braking: Yes |
| Auxilary Generator: GY 27 |
Alternator: GY27 |
| Air Brake: Westinghouse |
Model: 24RL |
| Air Compressor: Westinghouse |
Model: 3CDC |
| Quantity Built: 30
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Dates: 7/1958 to 6/1961 |
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| Exterior Dimensions
| 8500-hp Turbine (Big Blow) |
| Total Length |
89'-06" |
| Wheel Diameter |
40" |
| Truck Wheel Base |
14'-06" |
| Height to Top Engine Hood |
16'-00" |
| Height to Top Cab Hood |
15'-11.5" |
| Cab Width |
10'-09.5" |
| Hood Width |
10'-00" |
| Top of Walkway |
N/A |
| Width of Walkway |
N/A |
| Center Bolster |
40'-08" |
| Leading Edge Front Truck to Front Pilot |
7'-02" |
| Trailing Edge Rear Truck to Rear Pilot |
7'-02" |
| Center of Lead Truck to Center of Trailing Truck |
55'-02" |
| Minimum Turning Radious |
21 degrees |
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| Fuel Oil: 3600 gallons
| Lubricating Oil: 190 gallons |
| Engine Cooling Water: 150 gallons
| Sand Capacity: 120 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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