General Electric SL80 |
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| Data Sheet Information Compiled by: JEAN-DENIS BACHAND |
| New: 1 July 2005 |
Drawing by: Jean-Denis Bachand |
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| Engine Builder: Cummins Engine |
Engine: (Two) 4-cycle Model NT885L4 |
| Bore & Stroke |
5" X 6.5" |
| RPM (Maximum / Minimum) |
2100 / 650 |
| Main Generator: GT-558 |
Horsepower: 600 |
| Gear Ratio: -- |
Speed: 21 mph |
| Trucks: 4-Wheel (AAR-B0 |
Configuration: B-B |
| Traction Motor Blowers: Mechanical Driven (2) |
Model: ? |
| Weight: 219,000 lbs |
Traction Motors: GE 763 (Four) |
| Tractive Effort (starting) 48,000 lbs @ 30% |
Tractive Effort (continuous): 34,600 lbs @ 5 mph |
| Multiple Unit Capability: No |
Dynamic Braking: No |
| Auxilary Generator: -- |
Alternator: -- |
| Air Brake: Westinghouse |
Model: 6L |
| Air Compressor: - |
Model: - |
| Quantity Built: 5
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Dates: 11/1976 to Present |
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| Exterior Dimensions
| SL80 |
| Total Length |
38'-00" |
| Wheel Diameter |
33" |
| Truck Wheel Base |
7'-09" |
| Height to Top Engine Hood |
10'-06" |
| Height to Top Cab Hood |
12'-10" |
| Cab Width |
9'-06" |
| Hood Width |
9'-06" |
| Height of Walkway |
5'-06" |
| Width of Walkway |
5'-00" |
| Leading Edge Front Truck to Front Pilot |
1'-00.5" |
| Trailing Edge Rear Truck to Rear Pilot |
1'-00.5" |
| Center Front Truck to Center Rear Truck |
27'-09" |
| Minimum Turning Radious |
21 degrees |
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| Fuel Oil: 400 gallons
| Lubricating Oil: 23 gallons |
| Engine Cooling Water: 30 gallons
| Sand Capacity: 16 cu. ft. |
| Options: |
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
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