General Electric U17C |
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Data Sheet Information Compiled by: JEAN-DENIS BACHAND |
New: 21 September 2007 |
Drawing by: Jean-Denis Bachand |
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Engine Builder: Cooper Bessemer |
Engine: 4-cycle Model FDL-8T |
Bore & Stroke |
9" X 10.5" |
RPM (Maximum / Minimum) |
1050 / 400 |
Main Generator: GE - GT601 |
Horsepower: 1700 |
Gear Ratio: 93:18 |
Speed: 64 mph |
6-Wheel |
Configuration: C-C |
Traction Motor Blowers: Mech. |
Number: 2 |
Weight: 118,000 lbs |
Traction Motors: GE 761 (Four) |
Tractive Effort (starting) 57,000 lbs @ 30% |
Tractive Effort (continuous): 54,300 lbs @ 8 mph |
Multiple Unit Capability: Yes |
Dynamic Braking: Yes |
Auxilary Generator: GE GY27 |
Alternator: GMG-146 |
Air Brake: Westinghouse |
Model: 26LA |
Air Compressor: Westinghouse |
Model: 2CDC |
Quantity Built: Unknown
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Dates: 1973 to 1981 |
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Exterior Dimensions
| U17C |
Total Length |
48'-09" (52'-09") |
Wheel Diameter |
36" |
Truck Wheel Base |
11'-03" |
Height to Hood Top |
12'-01.5" |
Height to Top Cab |
11'-11" |
Cab Width |
9'-00" |
Hood Width |
8'-10" |
Top of Walkway |
8'-07" |
Walkway Width |
4'-00" |
Center Bolster |
29'-09.5" |
Distance between Truck Centers |
41'-01" |
Leading Edge Front Truck to Front Pilot |
4'-09.12" |
Trailing Edge Rear Truck to Rear Pilot |
4'-09.12" |
Leading Edge Front Truck to Trailing Edge Rear Truck |
39'-11" |
Minimum Turning Radious |
30 degrees |
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Fuel Oil: 800
| Lubricating Oil: 260 |
Engine Cooling Water: 180
| Sand Capacity: 18 cu. ft. |
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Reference Sources:
- GE Advanced Generation, 1989 by James W. Kerr
- GE Locomotives Vols 1 & 2, 1981, by James W. Kerr
- Car & Locomotive Encyclopedia, 1984, Simmons & Boardman Publications
- Moden Locomotive Handbook, 1979, Railway Fuel & Operating Officers Assn.
- Diesel & Electric Locomotives Specifications, 1981, by F. K. Hudson
- GE Export U-Series Model Evolution by Steve Plmano
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