General Electric P30CH

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Data Sheet Information Compiled by: JEAN-DENIS BACHAND
New: 28 January 2006 Drawing by: Jean-Denis Bachand
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Engine Builder: General Electric Engine: 4-cycle Model 16-7FDL
Bore & Stroke 9" X 10.5"
RPM (Maximum / Minimum) 1050 / 550
Main Generator: GE - GTA11 Horsepower: 3000 / 2830
Gear Ratio: 81:22 Speed: 75 mph
Trucks: 6-Wheel Configuration: C-C
Traction Motor Blowers: Mechanical Driven (2) Model: ?
Weight: 366,600 lbs Traction Motors: GE 752 (Six)
Tractive Effort (starting) 96,500 lbs @ 25% Tractive Effort (continuous): 46,822 lbs @ 9.3 mph
Multiple Unit Capability: Yes Dynamic Braking: Yes
Auxilary Generator: GY 27 Alternator: GY27
Air Brake: Westinghouse Model: 26L
Air Compressor: Westinghouse Model: 3CDC
Steam Generator: Vapor 800 psi
Quantity Built: 25 Dates: 8/1975 to 1/1976
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Exterior Dimensions P30CH
Total Length 72'-04"
Wheel Diameter 40"
Truck Wheel Base 13'-07"
Height to Top Engine Hood 15'-04.5"
Height to Top Cab Hood 15'-04.5"
Cab Width 10'-08.5"
Hood Width 10'-08.5" (06'-11.5")
Top of Walkway N/A
Width of Walkway N/A
Center Bolster 46'-00"
Leading Edge Front Truck to Front Pilot 1'-02.5"
Trailing Edge Rear Truck to Rear Pilot 1'-02.5"
Center of Lead Truck to Center of Trailing Truck 52'-09.5"
Minimum Turning Radious 29 degrees
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Fuel Oil: 1400 gallons (1100) Lubricating Oil: 380 gallons
Engine Cooling Water: 385 gals Sand Capacity: 56 cu. ft.
Options:
Reference Sources:
  • GE P30 CH Technical Manual, 1976
  • 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.
  • GE Advanced Generation, 1989, by James W. Kerr

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