General Electric Turbine (Proto-type)

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Data Sheet Information Compiled by: JEAN-DENIS BACHAND
New: 27 January 2006 Drawing by: Jean-Denis Bachand
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Engine Builder: General Electric Engine: 15-stage Turbine
N/A N/A
RPM (Maximum / Minimum) 6900 / 3800
Main Generator: GE - GT576C1 Horsepower: 4500
Gear Ratio: 74:18 Speed: 65 mph
Trucks: 4-Wheel Configuration: B-B + B-B
Traction Motor Blowers: Mechanical Driven (2) Model: ?
Weight: 348,000 lbs Traction Motors: GE 752 E1 (eight)
Tractive Effort (starting) 77,800 lbs @ 25% Tractive Effort (continuous): 125,000 lbs @ 10.7 mph
Multiple Unit Capability: Yes Dynamic Braking: Yes
Auxilary Generator: GY 27 Alternator: GY27
Air Brake: Westinghouse Model: 24L
Air Compressor: Westinghouse Model: 3CDC
Quantity Built: 1 Dates: 11/1948
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Exterior Dimensions Gas Turbine Proto-type
Total Length 83'-07.5"
Wheel Diameter 42"
Truck Wheel Base 9'-04"
Height to Top Engine Hood 15'-05"
Height to Top Cab Hood 14'-03.5"
Cab Width 10'-07"
Hood Width 9'-01"
Top of Walkway N/A
Width of Walkway N/A
Center Bolster 41'-06"
Leading Edge Front Truck to Front Pilot 7'-085"
Trailing Edge Rear Truck to Rear Pilot 7'-08.5"
Center of Lead Truck to Center of Trailing Truck 74'-03.5"
Minimum Turning Radious 21 degrees
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Fuel Oil: 6670 gallons Lubricating Oil: 300 gallons
Engine Cooling Water: 145 gallons Sand Capacity: 37 cu. ft.
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Reference Sources:
  • GE Locomotives, volumes 1 & 2, 1981, by James W. Kerr
  • Car & Locomotive Cyclopedia, 1984, by Simmons & Boardman
  • Giants of the West, 1981, George R. Cockle.
  • Diesel & Electric Locomotive Specifications, 1981, by F. K. Hudson.
  • GE Advanced Generation, 1989, by James W. Kerr

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