General Electric B23-7 Super Series

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Data Sheet Information Compiled by: JEAN-DENIS BACHAND
New: 18 November 2007 Drawing by: Jean-Denis Bachand
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Engine Builder: General Electric Engine: 4-cycle Model FDL12
Bore & Stroke 9" X 10.5"
RPM (Maximum / Minimum) 1050 / 450
Main Generator: GE - GTA-24 Horsepower: 2250
Gear Ratio: 74:18 Speed: 70 mph
Trucks: FB-2 4-Wheel Configuration: B-B
Traction Motor Blowers: Mechanical Driven (2) Model: ?
Weight: 268,000 lbs Traction Motors: GE 752AF (Four)
Tractive Effort (starting) 63,250 lbs @ 25% Tractive Effort (continuous): 61,000 lbs @ 10.7 mph
Multiple Unit Capability: Yes Dynamic Braking: Yes
Auxilary Generator: GY 27 Alternator: GY27
Air Brake: Westinghouse Model: 26NL
Air Compressor: Westinghouse Model: 3CDC
Quantity Built: 16 Dates: 3/1989 to 2/1991
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Exterior Dimensions B23-7SS
Total Length 61'-02"
Wheel Diameter 40"
Truck Wheel Base 9'-00"
Height to Top Engine Hood 15'-04.5"
Height to Top Cab Hood 14'-07"
Cab Width 10'-02.5"
Hood Width 9'-11"
Top of Walkway 13'-06"
Width of Walkway 5'-00"
Center Bolster 36'-08"
Leading Edge Front Truck to Front Pilot 1'-09"
Trailing Edge Rear Truck to Rear Pilot 1'-09"
Distance between centers of Front and Rear Truck 45'-08"
Minimum Turning Radious 23 degrees
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Fuel Oil: 2150 gallons Lubricating Oil: 350 gallons
Engine Cooling Water: 300 gallons Sand Capacity: 60 cu. ft.
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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 Advanced Generation, 1989, by James W. Kerr
  • GE U33B Technical Manual, 1967

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