General Electric UD18B |
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| Data Sheet Information Compiled by: JEAN-DENIS BACHAND |
| New: 27 July 2007 |
Drawing by: Jean-Denis Bachand |
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| Engine Builder: Cooper Bessemer |
Engine: 4-cycle Model FVBL-12T |
| Bore & Stroke |
9" X 10.5" |
| RPM (Maximum / Minimum) |
1050 / 650 |
| Main Generator: GE - GT581 |
Horsepower: 1800 |
| Gear Ratio: 74:18 |
Speed: 70 mph |
| 6-Wheel |
Configuration: C-C |
| Traction Motor Blowers: GE NC330 |
Number: 2 |
| Weight: 219,000 lbs |
Traction Motors: GE 752 (Four) |
| Tractive Effort (starting) 70,000 lbs @ 25% |
Tractive Effort (continuous): 64,000 lbs @ 10.7 mph |
| Multiple Unit Capability: Yes |
Dynamic Braking: Yes |
| Auxilary Generator: GE GY27 |
Alternator: GMG-146 |
| Air Brake: Westinghouse |
Model: 26L |
| Air Compressor: Westinghouse |
Model: 3CDC |
| Quantity Built: 10
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Dates: 1956 |
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| Exterior Dimensions
| UD18B |
| Total Length |
60'-02" |
| Wheel Diameter |
40" |
| Truck Wheel Base |
9'-04" |
| Height to Hood Top |
15'-03.5" |
| Height to Top Cab |
14'-07" |
| Cab Width |
10'-06" |
| Top of Walkway |
9'-04.5" |
| Walkway Width |
5'-00" |
| Center Bolster |
36'-02" |
| Leading Edge Front Truck to Front Pilot |
3'-00.5" |
| Trailing Edge Rear Truck to Rear Pilot |
3'-00.5" |
| Leading Edge Front Truck to Trailing Edge Rear Truck |
39'-11" |
| Minimum Turning Radious |
29 degrees |
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| Fuel Oil: 1700
| Lubricating Oil: 365 |
| Engine Cooling Water: 290
| Sand Capacity: 60 cu. ft. |
| Options: |
Reference Sources:
- GE Advanced Generation, 1989 by James W. Kerr
- GE Locomotives Vols 1 & 2, 1981, by James W. Kerr
- Car & Locomotive Encyclopedia, 1984, Simmons & Boardman Publications
- Moden Locomotive Handbook, 1979, Railway Fuel & Operating Officers Assn.
- Diesel & Electric Locomotives Specifications, 1981, by F. K. Hudson
- GE Export U-Series Model Evolution by Steve Plmano
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