General Electric C36-7

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Data Sheet Information Compiled by: JEAN-DENIS BACHAND
Revised: 14 May 2010 Drawing by: Jean-Denis Bachand
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 - GTA24 Horsepower: 3600
Gear Ratio: 83:20 Speed: 70 mph
Trucks: 6-Wheel Configuration: C-C
Traction Motor Blowers: Mechanical Driven (2) Model: ?
Weight: 366,600 lbs Traction Motors: GE 752 (Six)
Tractive Effort (starting) 96,900 lbs @ 25% Tractive Effort (continuous): 91,500 lbs @ 11 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: 169 Dates: 9/1978 to 12/1985
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Exterior Dimensions C36-7
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"
Cab Width 10'-04.5"
Hood Width 8'-10"
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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