General Electric UM20C

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Data Sheet Information Compiled by: JEAN-DENIS BACHAND
New: 30 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: 2000
Gear Ratio: 93:18 Speed: 64 mph
6-Wheel Configuration: C-C
Traction Motor Blowers: Mech. Number: 2
Weight: 196,000 lbs (and Phase 2: 193,000) Traction Motors: GE 761 (Four)
Tractive Effort (starting) 59,300 lbs @ 30% Tractive Effort (continuous): 58,300 lbs @ 21 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 (and Phase 2: 3CDC
Quantity Built: Unknown Dates: 1976 to Present
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Exterior Dimensions UM20C
Total Length 52'-00" (55'-06")
Wheel Diameter 36"
Truck Wheel Base 11'-03.5"
Height to Hood Top 12'-00.5"
Height to Top Cab 11'-11.5"
Cab Width 9'-00"
Hood Width 8'-11"
Top of Walkway 8'-07.5"
Walkway Width 4'-00"
Center Bolster 29'-09.5"
Distance between Truck Centers 41'-01"
Leading Edge Front Truck to Front Pilot 2'-09.5"
Trailing Edge Rear Truck to Rear Pilot 3'-09.5"
Leading Edge Front Truck to Trailing Edge Rear Truck 39'-11"
Minimum Turning Radious 23 degrees
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Fuel Oil: 1200 Lubricating Oil: 276
Engine Cooling Water: 200 Sand Capacity: 18 cu. ft.
Options:
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Drawing by: Jean-Denis Bachand
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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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