GE U50Technical Data |
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| Drawings and Technical Data Supplied by: Jean-Denis Bachand |
| POWERTRAIN
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| Engine: General Electric |
Two FDL16 (4-cycle) @ 5000 hp |
Bore & Stroke: 9.0" x 10.5" |
RPM (Max. / Min.): 1050 / 650 |
| Main Gen.: GT588 |
Traction Motors: GE-752 (eight) |
Tractive Force (starting): 160,000 lbs @ 25% |
Tractive Force (continuous): 139,500 lbs @ 8.5 |
| TRUCKS
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| Wheel Arrngmnt: B+B-B+B |
Wheel Dia: 40" |
Turning Radius (min): 39 degrees |
Wheelbase: 9'-04" |
| M/U Capability: yes |
Dyn. Braking: yes |
Loco Wgt: 575,800 lbs. |
Speed: 70 mph / Gear Ratio: 74:18 |
| SPECIFICATIONS / DIMENSIONS
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| Total Length: 83'-06.7" |
Locomotive Wheel Base: 60'-02" |
Engine Hood Height: 16'-03.2" |
Cab Height: 15'-10.8" |
| Cab Width: 9'-11" |
Top of Walkway: 8'-01" |
Length over handrails: 10'-03.5" |
Distance between Truck Centers: 41'-11" |
| M/U Capability: Yes |
Dynamic Braking: Yes |
Loco Wgt: 575,500 lbs. |
Speed: 70 mph / Gear Ratio: 74:18 |
| T/M Blower (4): Mechanical Driven |
Auxillary Generator: GY27 |
Air Comp.: Westinghouse 3CDC |
Air Brake: Westinghouse 26L |
| CAPACITIES
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Fuel Oil: 5800 gal. |
Lub Oil: 770 gal. |
Cooling Water: 580 gal. |
Sand: 48 cubic feet |
| NOTES & CREDITS
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GE U50CTechnical Data |
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| Drawings and Technical Data Supplied by: Jean-Denis Bachand |
| POWERTRAIN
|
| Engine: General Electric |
Two FDL16 (4-cycle) @ 5000 hp |
Bore & Stroke: 9.0" x 10.5" |
RPM (Max. / Min.): 1050 / 650 |
| Main Gen.: GT588 |
Traction Motors: GE-752 (eight) |
Tractive Force (starting): 109,00 lbs @ 25% |
Tractive Force (continuous): 88,000 lbs @ 10 mph< |
| TRUCKS
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| Wheel Arrngmnt: C-C |
Wheel Dia: 40" |
Turning Radius (min): 39 degrees |
Wheelbase: 9'-04" |
| M/U Capability: yes |
Dyn. Braking: yes |
Loco Wgt: 442,660 lbs. |
Speed: 70 mph / Gear Ratio: 74:18 |
| SPECIFICATIONS / DIMENSIONS
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| Total Length: 83'-05.5" |
Locomotive Wheel Base: ?? |
Engine Hood Height: 16'-03.2" |
Cab Height: 15'-10.8" |
| Cab Width: 9'-11" |
Top of Walkway: 9'-01" |
Length over handrails: 10'-03.5" |
Distance between Truck Centers: ?? |
| M/U Capability: Yes |
Dynamic Braking: Yes |
Loco Wgt: 575,500 lbs. |
Speed: 70 mph / Gear Ratio: 74:18 |
| T/M Blower (6): Mechanical Driven |
Auxillary Generator: GY27 |
Air Comp.: Westinghouse 3CDC |
Air Brake: Westinghouse 26L |
| CAPACITIES
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Fuel Oil: 6000 gal. |
Lub Oil: 700 gal. |
Cooling Water: 600 gal. |
Sand: 57 cubic feet |
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In Essence, the U50 was machinery of two U25Bs installed in a common carbody.
Height dimensions are from top of railhead.
Reference Sources:
- Extra 2200 South, issue #75
- U25B / U25C / U50 Promotional brochure
- 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.
- U-Boats by Greg McDonnell
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