General Electric 70-Tonner |
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| Data Sheet Information Compiled by: JEAN-DENIS BACHAND |
| New: 2 July 2005 |
Drawing by: Jean-Denis Bachand |
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| Engine Builder: General Electric |
Engine: Two 4-cycle Model FDL-6T |
| Bore & Stroke |
9" X 10.5" |
| RPM (Maximum / Minimum) |
1000 / 450 |
| Main Generator: Two GE - 571 |
Horsepower: 660 |
| Gear Ratio: 74:18 |
Speed: 60 mph |
| Trucks: 4-Wheel |
Configuration: B-B |
| Traction Motor Blowers: Mechanical Driven (2) |
Model: ? |
| Weight: 139,000 lbs |
Traction Motors: GE 748 (Four) |
| Tractive Effort (starting) 41,300 lbs @ 30% |
Tractive Effort (continuous): 23,600 lbs @ 7 mph |
| Multiple Unit Capability: No |
Dynamic Braking: No |
| Auxilary Generator: GMG-146 GY27 |
Alternator: -- |
| Air Brake: Westinghouse |
Model: 14EL |
| Air Compressor: -- |
Model: -- |
| Quantity Built: 238
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Dates: 1/1946 to 12/1958 |
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| Exterior Dimensions
| 70-Tonner |
| Total Length |
37'-00" |
| Wheel Diameter |
36" |
| Truck Wheel Base |
6'-10" |
| Height to Top Engine Hood |
13'-05" |
| Height to Top Cab |
13'-05" |
| Cab Width |
10'-00" |
| Hood Width |
9'-11" |
| Height to Walkway |
7'-03" |
| Width of Walkway |
5'-00" |
| Center Bolster |
19'-05" |
| Leading Edge Front Truck to Front Pilot |
0'-06" |
| Trailing Edge Rear Truck to Rear Pilot |
0'-06" |
| Distance Center of Front Truck to Center of Rear Truck |
26'-03" |
| Minimum Turning Radious |
23 degrees |
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| Fuel Oil: 500 gallons
| Lubricating Oil: 125 gallons |
| Engine Cooling Water: 100 gallons
| Sand Capacity: 12 cu. ft. |
| Options:
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Reference Sources:
- 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 70tons Technical Manual, 1956
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