GMMD GMD1 |
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| Data Sheet Information Compiled by: JEAN-DENIS BACHAND |
| New: 6 May 2006 |
Artwork by: Jean-Denis Bachand |
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| Engine Builder: EMD |
Engine: 567C 12 cylinder |
| Bore & Stroke |
8.5" X 10" |
| RPM (Maximum / Minimum) |
800 / 275 |
| Main Generator: GM - D15C |
Horsepower: 1200 |
| Gear Ratio: 62:15 (and 58:19 for B-B) |
Speed: 65 (and 83 mph) |
| Trucks: 6-Wheel (and 4-wheel) |
Configuration: C-C (and B-B) |
| Traction Motor Blowers: Mechanical Drive (2) |
Model: GM |
| Weight: 239,000 lbs (and 246,000 for B-B) |
Traction Motors: GM - D47B (six) |
| Tractive Effort (starting) 73,700 lbs @25% |
Tractive Effort (continuous): 30,000 lbs @ 9.3 mph |
| Multiple Unit Capability: Yes |
Dynamic Braking: No |
| Auxilary Generator: GM |
Alternator: A8102A1 |
| Air Brake: Westinghouse |
Model: 6SL |
| Compressor: Gardner-Denver |
Model: WBO |
| Quantity Built: 84 (and 17 B-B) |
Dates: 4/1956 to 8/1960 (and 4/1958 to 8/1960 for B-B) |
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| Exterior Dimensions
| GMD1 |
| Total Length |
54'-09" |
| Wheel Diameter |
40" |
| Truck Wheel Base |
C-tupe: 10'-00" and B-type: 8'-06" |
| Height to Top Engine Hood |
12'-08.5" |
| Height to Top Cab |
15'-04" |
| Cab Width |
10'-03" |
| Top of Walkway |
7'-06" |
| Walkway Width |
4'-07.5" |
| Engine Hood Width |
10'-00" |
| Center Bolster |
31'-00" |
| Center Front Truck to Front Pilot |
2'-03" |
| Center Rear Tucrk to Rear Pilot |
2'-03" |
| Distance between Truck Centers |
C-C: 41'-06" and B-B: 39'-00" |
| Minimum Turning Radious |
39 degrees |
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| Fuel Oil: 1009
| Lubricating Oil: 137 |
| Engine Cooling Water: 785
| Sand Capacity: 28 cu. ft. |
| Options: Vapor-Clarkson Boiler Model OK-4625 |
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| Artwork by: Jean-Denis Bachand |
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Reference Sources:
- Diesel Locomtoives, Vol.2, by Bob Hayden
- Illustrated Treasury of GM Locomotives, by James W. Kerr
- Diesel Locomotives, The First 50 Years by Louis A. Marre
- The Second Diesel Spotter's Guide, by Jerry A. Pinkepank
- "Early Diesel and Electric Locomotives," Rail Heritage Publications
- Diesel & Electric Locomotive Specificiations, 1981 by F.K. Hudson
- Train Shed Cyclopedia, Vol. 20, 58, 60, 64, 80
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