GE U12B |
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| Data Sheet Information Compiled by: JEAN-DENIS BACHAND |
| New: 7 April 2007 |
Drawing by: Jean-Denis Bachand |
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| Engine Builders: Cooper Bessemer |
4-cycle Engine: FVBL-8T |
| Bore & Stroke |
9.0" X 10.5" |
| RPM (Maximum / Minimum) |
1000 / 400 |
| Main Generator: GE - GT601 |
Horsepower: 1200 |
| Gear Ratio: 93:18 |
Speed:64 mph |
| Trucks: 4-Wheel |
Configuration: B-B |
| Traction Motor Blowers: Mechanically Driven |
Model: GE GY27 (two) |
| Weight: 124,000 lbs |
Traction Motors: GE 761 (four) |
| Tractive Effort (starting) 38,400 lbs @ 30% |
Tractive Effort (continuous): 27,000 lbs @ 8 mph |
| Multiple Unit Capability: Yes |
Dynamic Braking: Yes |
| Auxilary Generator: GE GY27 |
Alternator: GE GMG-146 |
| Air Brake: Westinghouse |
Model: 26LA |
| Compressor: Westinghouse |
Model: 2CDC |
| Quantity Built: Unknown |
Dates: 1957 to 1984 |
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| Exterior Dimensions
| U12B |
| Total Length |
38'-04" (Phase 1) and 46'-4" (Phase 2) |
| Wheel Diameter |
36" |
| Truck Wheel Base |
7'-02" |
| Height to Top Engine Hood |
12'-00" |
| Height to Top Cab |
11'-10" |
| Cab Width |
9'-00" |
| Engine Hood Width |
8'-10" |
| Walkway Width |
4'-00" |
| Height Walkway |
8'-06" |
| Center Bolster |
21'-10" |
| Center Front Truck to Front Pilot |
0'-06" |
| Center Rear Tucrk to Rear Pilot |
0'-06" |
| Distance between Truck Centers |
28'-08" |
| Minimum Turning Radious |
57 degrees |
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| Fuel Oil: 400
| Lubricating Oil: 140 |
| Engine Cooling Water: 120
| Sand Capacity: 12 cu. ft. |
| Options: |
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Reference Sources:
- GE Advanced Generation,1989, by James W. Kerr
- GE Locomotives, Volume 1, 1981 by James W. Kerr
- GE Locomotives, Volume 2, 1981 by James W. Kerr
- The Car & Locomotive Encyclopedia, 1984, Simmons & Boardman Publications
- The Modern Locomotives Handbook, 1979, Railway Fuel & Operating Officers Association
- Diesel & Electric Locomotive Specifications, 1981 by F.K. Hudson
- GE Export U-Series Model Evolution, by Steve Palmano
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