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 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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