GE U8B |
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Data Sheet Information Compiled by: JEAN-DENIS BACHAND |
New: 24 March 2007 |
Drawing by: Jean-Denis Bachand |
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Engine Builders: Caterpillar and Cummins |
4-cycle Engine: CAT (D379 V12 and V8) |
Bore & Stroke |
9" X 10.5" |
RPM (Maximum / Minimum) |
1200 / 640 |
Main Generator: GE - GT751 |
Horsepower: 810 |
Gear Ratio: 103:15 |
Speed: 55 mph |
Trucks: 4-Wheel |
Configuration: B-B |
Traction Motor Blowers: Mechanically Driven |
Model: GE GY27 (two) |
Weight: 100,000 lbs |
Traction Motors: GE 748 (four) |
Tractive Effort (starting) 27,000 lbs @ 30% |
Tractive Effort (continuous): 12,500 lbs @ 20 mph |
Multiple Unit Capability: Yes |
Dynamic Braking: Yes |
Auxilary Generator: GE GY27 |
Alternator: GE GMG-146 |
Air Brake: Westinghouse |
Model: 26LA |
Compressor: Westinghouse |
Model: 2CDC |
Quantity Built: Unknown |
Dates: 1961 to 1962 |
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Exterior Dimensions
| U8B |
Total Length |
33'-06" (Phase 1) and 37'-0" (Phase 2) |
Wheel Diameter |
36" |
Truck Wheel Base |
7'-02" |
Height to Top Engine Hood |
12'-00" |
Height to Top Cab |
11'-10" |
Cab Width |
9'-00" |
Engine Hood Width |
8'-10" |
Walkway Width |
4'-00" |
Height Walkway |
9'-00" |
Center Bolster |
19'-05" |
Center Front Truck to Front Pilot |
0'-06" |
Center Rear Tucrk to Rear Pilot |
0'-06" |
Distance between Truck Centers |
26'-03" |
Minimum Turning Radious |
57 degrees |
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Fuel Oil: 400
| Lubricating Oil: 120 |
Engine Cooling Water: 140
| Sand Capacity: 12 cu. ft. |
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Reference Sources:
- GE Advanced Generation,1989, by James W. Kerr
- GE Locomotives, Volume 1, 1981 by James W. Kerr
- GE Locomotives, Volume 2, 1981 by James W. Kerr
- The Car & Locomotive Encyclopedia, 1984, Simmons & Boardman Publications
- The Modern Locomotives Handbook, 1979, Railway Fuel & Operating Officers Association
- Diesel & Electric Locomotive Specifications, 1981 by F.K. Hudson
- GE Export U-Series Modle Evolution, by Steve Palmano
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