| Morrison-Knudsen TE53-4e | 
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| Data Sheet Information Compiled by:   Jean-Denis Bachand | 
| New: 14 November 2008 | Artwork by:  Jean-Denis Bachand | 
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| Builder: EMD | Engine:  567B | 
| Cycle:  2 | Bore & Stroke: 8.5 X 10 | 
| RPM Max/Min: | 800 / 275 | 
| Type: V16 | Total Horsepower:  2000 | 
| Main Generator: GE | Model:  GT598 | 
| Gear Ratio: 74:18 | Speed: 70 mph | 
| Trucks:   4-Wheel | Configuration: B-B | 
| Traction Motor Blowers: 2 | Model: GE Mech Drive | 
| Weight: 252,000 lbs | Traction Motors: GE 752 (4) | 
| 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:  GE GY27 | 
| Air Compressor:  Westinghouse | Model:  3CDC | 
| Air Brake:  Westinghouse | Model:  26L | 
| Quantity Built:  2 | Dates: 2/1977 | 
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| Exterior Dimensions | TE53-4e | 
| Total Length | 60'-02" | 
| Wheel Diameter | 40" | 
| Truck Wheel Base | 9'-04" | 
| Height to Top Hood | 15'-01" | 
| Height to Top Cab | 15'-01" | 
| Cab Width | 10'-06.5" | 
| Hood Width | 9'-11" | 
| Height of Walkway | 7'-10" | 
| Walkway Width | 5'-00" | 
| Center Bolster | 36'-02" | 
| Center Front Truck to Front Pilot | 3'-00.5" | 
| Center Rear Truck to Rear Pilot | 3'-00.5" | 
| Distance between Truck Centers | 45'-06" | 
| Minimum Turning Radious | 29 degrees | 
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| Fuel Oil:  1700 gal. | Lubricating Oil:  365 gal. | 
| Engine Cooling Water: 290 gal. | Sand Capacity:  32 cu. ft. | 
| Options: - | 
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Extra 2200 South, Issue 60
Diesel Spotter's Guide Update by Louis A. Marre and Jerry A. Pinkepank  |