General Electric B36-7 |
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| Data Sheet Information Compiled by: JEAN-DENIS BACHAND |
| New: 9 December 2005 |
Drawing by: Jean-Denis Bachand |
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| Engine Builder: General Electric |
Engine: 4-cycle Model 16FDL |
| Bore & Stroke |
9" X 10.5" |
| RPM (Maximum / Minimum) |
1050 / 650 |
| Main Generator: GE - GMG186 |
Horsepower: 3600 |
| Gear Ratio: 74:18 |
Speed: 70 mph |
| Trucks: 4-Wheel FB-2 |
Configuration: B-B |
| Traction Motor Blowers: Mechanical Driven (2) |
Model: ? |
| Weight: 259,000 lbs |
Traction Motors: GE 752AF (Four) |
| Tractive Effort (starting) 65,725 lbs @ 25% |
Tractive Effort (continuous): 64,000 lbs @ 12 mph |
| Multiple Unit Capability: Yes |
Dynamic Braking: Yes |
| Auxilary Generator: GY 27 |
Alternator: GY27 |
| Air Brake: Westinghouse |
Model: 26L |
| Air Compressor: Westinghouse |
Model: 3CDC |
| Quantity Built: 222
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Dates: 11/1980 to 9/1985 |
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| Exterior Dimensions
| B36-7 |
| Total Length |
67'-03" |
| Wheel Diameter |
40" |
| Truck Wheel Base |
9'-00" |
| Height to Top Engine Hood |
15'-04.5" |
| Height to Top Cab |
14'-07" |
| Cab Width |
10'-03" |
| Hood Width |
9'-11" |
| Height to Walkway |
13'-06.5" |
| Width of Walkway |
5'-00" |
| Center Bolster |
36'-02" |
| Leading Edge Front Truck to Front Pilot |
2'-03" |
| Trailing Edge Rear Truck to Rear Pilot |
1'-09" |
| Leading Edge Front Truck to Trailing Edge Rear Truck |
45'-11" |
| Minimum Turning Radious |
39 degrees |
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| Fuel Oil: 2150 gallons
| Lubricating Oil: 300 gallons |
| Engine Cooling Water: 365 gallons
| Sand Capacity: 60 cu. ft. |
| Options:
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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.
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