General Electric C30-7 |
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| Data Sheet Information Compiled by: JEAN-DENIS BACHAND |
| New: 15 May 2010 |
Drawing by: Jean-Denis Bachand |
| New: 26 December 2005 |
| Engine Builder: General Electric |
Engine: 4-cycle Model FDL16 |
| Bore & Stroke |
9" X 10.5" |
| RPM (Maximum / Minimum) |
1000 / 400 |
| Main Generator: GE - GT11AC |
Horsepower: 3600 |
| Gear Ratio: 83:20 |
Speed: 70 mph |
| Trucks: 6-Wheel |
Configuration: C-C |
| Traction Motor Blowers: Mechanical Driven (2) |
Model: ? |
| Weight: 366,000 lbs |
Traction Motors: GE 752 (Six) |
| Tractive Effort (starting) 91,600 lbs @ 25% |
Tractive Effort (continuous): 91,500 lbs @ 9.5 mph |
| Multiple Unit Capability: Yes |
Dynamic Braking: Yes |
| Auxilary Generator: GY 27 |
Alternator: GY27 |
| Air Brake: Westinghouse |
Model: 26L |
| Air Compressor: Westinghouse |
Model: 3CDC |
| Quantity Built: 1187 (includes 50 C30-7A with FLD12 engine)
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Dates: 9/1976 to 6/1984 |
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| Exterior Dimensions
| C30-7 |
| Total Length |
67'-03" |
| Wheel Diameter |
40" |
| Truck Wheel Base |
13'-07" |
| Height to Top Engine Hood |
15'-02.5" |
| Height to Top Cab Hood |
15'-04.5" |
| Cab Width |
10'-02.5" |
| Hood Width |
9'-01" |
| Top of Walkway |
9'-01.5" |
| Width of Walkway |
5'-00" |
| Center Bolster |
40'-11" |
| Leading Edge Front Truck to Front Pilot |
1'-07" |
| Trailing Edge Rear Truck to Rear Pilot |
1'-07" |
| Center of Lead Truck to Center of Trailing Truck |
54'-06" |
| Minimum Turning Radious |
21 degrees |
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| Fuel Oil: 3000 gallons
| Lubricating Oil: 385 gallons |
| Engine Cooling Water: 300 gallons
| Sand Capacity: 48 cu. ft. |
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Reference Sources:
- Extra 2200 South, issue #75
- 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 25B Technical Manual, 1960
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