General Electric 44 Tonner |
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| Data Sheet Information Compiled by: JEAN-DENIS BACHAND |
| New: 2 July 2005 |
Drawing by: Jean-Denis Bachand |
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| Engine Builder: General Electric |
Engine: Two 4-cycle Model HB1-600 |
| Bore & Stroke |
4.876" X 6" |
| RPM (Maximum / Minimum) |
1800 / 600 |
| Main Generator: Two GE - 1503 |
Horsepower: 300 |
| Gear Ratio: 74:18 |
Speed: 20 mph |
| Trucks: 4-Wheel |
Configuration: B-B |
| Traction Motor Blowers: Mechanical Driven (2) |
Model: ? |
| Weight: 90,000 lbs |
Traction Motors: GE 752AF (Four) |
| Tractive Effort (starting) 27,000 lbs @ 30% |
Tractive Effort (continuous): 12,400 lbs @ 12 mph |
| Multiple Unit Capability: No |
Dynamic Braking: No |
| Auxilary Generator: L-N 2023G |
Alternator: -- |
| Air Brake: Westinghouse |
Model: 14EL |
| Air Compressor: -- |
Model: -- |
| Quantity Built: 348
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Dates: 1/1940 to 12/1956 |
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| Exterior Dimensions
| 44-Tonner |
| Total Length |
28'-04" |
| Wheel Diameter |
33" |
| Truck Wheel Base |
5'-00" |
| Height to Top Engine Hood |
12'-00" |
| Height to Top Cab |
12'-00" |
| Cab Width |
9'-06" |
| Hood Width |
9'-05" |
| Height to Walkway |
4'-08" |
| Width of Walkway |
5'-00" |
| Center Bolster |
14'-03" |
| Leading Edge Front Truck to Front Pilot |
0'-01" |
| Trailing Edge Rear Truck to Rear Pilot |
0'-01" |
| Distance Center of Front Truck to Center of Rear Truck |
19'-03.5" |
| Minimum Turning Radious |
21 degrees |
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| Fuel Oil: 165 gallons
| Lubricating Oil: 5 gallons |
| Engine Cooling Water: 14 gallons
| Sand Capacity: 8.8 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, volumes 1 & 2, 1981, by James W. Kerr
- Car & Locomotive Cyclopedia, 1984, by Simmons & Boardman
- The Modern Locomotive Handbook, 1979, Railway Fuel & Operating Officers Assn.
- Diesel & Electric Locomotive Specifications, 1981, by F. K. Hudson.
- GE 44tons Technical Manual, 1956
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