General Electric AC6000CW

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Data Sheet Information Compiled by: JEAN-DENIS BACHAND
Revised: 13 May 2010 Drawing by: Jean-Denis Bachand
New: 12 February 2006
Engine Builder: General Electric Engine: 4-cycle Model 7FDL16
Bore & Stroke 9" X 10.5"
RPM (Maximum / Minimum) ? / ?
Main Generator: GE - GMG196A or 197 Horsepower: 6000
Gear Ratio: ? Speed: ? mph
Trucks: 6-Wheel Configuration: Hi-Adhesion C-C
Traction Motor Blowers: Mechanical Driven (2) Model: ?
Weight: ? lbs Traction Motors: GE GEB13 (Six)
Tractive Effort (starting) 188,000 lbs @ 35% mph Tractive Effort (continuous): 166,000 lbs @ 13.7 mph
Multiple Unit Capability: Yes Dynamic Braking: Yes
Auxilary Generator: GYA30A Alternator: GYA30A
Air Brake: Westinghouse Model: 26L
Air Compressor: Westinghouse Model: 3CDC
Quantity Built: 205 Dates: 6/1993 to Present
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Exterior Dimensions AC6000CW
Total Length 76'-00"
Wheel Diameter 42"
Truck Wheel Base 13'-02"
Height to Top Engine Hood 16'-00"
Height to Top Cab Hood 15'-04"
Cab Width 10'-03"
Hood Width 9'-11"
Top of Walkway 9'-06"
Width of Walkway 5'-05"
Center Bolster 53'-00"
Leading Edge Front Truck to Front Pilot 1'-07.5"
Trailing Edge Rear Truck to Rear Pilot 1'-07.5"
Center of Lead Truck to Center of Trailing Truck 66'-02"
Minimum Turning Radious 21 degrees
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Fuel Oil: 5000 gallons Lubricating Oil: 410 gallons
Engine Cooling Water: 380 gallons Sand Capacity: 55 cu. ft.
Options: Steerable Trucks and DC Traction motots (752AH)
Reference Sources:
  • GE Advanced Generation, 1989, by James W. Kerr
  • Trains, September 1999
  • Rail Classics, Volume 24 #4 (July/August 1995)
  • Diesel Locomotives by Greg McDonnell

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