| EMD GP28 | 
|  | 
| Data Sheet Information Compiled by:   JEAN-DENIS BACHAND | 
| New:  9 June 2006 | Artwork by:  Jean-Denis Bachand | 
| - | 
| Engine Builder: EMD | Engine:  567D1 16 cylinder | 
| Bore & Stroke | 8.5" X 10" | 
| RPM   (Maximum / Minimum) | 800 / 275 | 
| Main Generator: GM - D32 | Horsepower:  1800 | 
| Gear Ratio: 62:15 | Speed: 65 mph | 
| Trucks: 4-Wheel | Configuration: B-B | 
| Traction Motor Blowers: Delco Electric Drive (4) | Model: GM | 
| Weight: 280,000 lbs | Traction Motors: GM - D47 (Four) | 
| Tractive Effort (starting) 64,000 lbs @25% | Tractive Effort (continuous): 45,000 lbs @ 9.3 mph | 
| Multiple Unit Capability: Yes | Dynamic Braking:  Yes | 
| Auxilary Generator:  Delco 64-72 | Alternator:  GM D14 | 
| Air Brake:  Westinghouse | Model:  24RL | 
| Compressor:  Gardner-Denver | Model:  WBO | 
| Quantity Built:  26 | Dates: 3/1964 to 11/1965 | 
| - | - | 
| Exterior Dimensions | GP28 | 
| Total Length | 56'-02" | 
| Wheel Diameter | 40" | 
| Truck Wheel Base | 9'-00" | 
| Height to Top Engine Hood | 14'-04" | 
| Height to Top Cab | 15'-03" | 
| Cab Width | 10'-03" | 
| Engine Hood Width | 10'-00" | 
| Top of Walkway | 10'-09" | 
| Walkway Width | 4'-07.5" | 
| Center Bolster | 31'-00" | 
| Center Front Truck to Front Pilot | 3'-10" | 
| Center Rear Tucrk to Rear Pilot | 3'-10" | 
| Distance between Truck Centers | 41'-00" | 
| Minimum Turning Radious | 39 degrees | 
| - | - | 
| Fuel Oil: 1700 | Lubricating Oil:  243 | 
| Engine Cooling Water: 260 | Sand Capacity:  18 cu. ft. | 
| Options: Vapor Clarkson Boiler #4625 | 
| - | 
| 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 |