General Electric U36B

Quantity Built: 125

1/69 to 12/1974

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Last Revision: 1 Oct. 2011 Photograph by: xxxxxxx
New: 5 Nov. 2004 Info Supplied by : John Komanesky
Original owner Road Numbers Qty. Bldr Numbers Batch/Order Nos. Bldr Dates
Auto Train 4000-4004 5 38031-38035 1009 11/71
4005-4009 5 38744-38748 1484 12/72
4010-4012 3 39844-39846 1434 5/74
4013-4016 4 40064-40067 1434 12/74
Seaboard Coast Line 1748-1777 30 37411-37440 1000 5-8/70
1776 (2nd) 1 37799 1005 6/71
1778-1812 35 37774-37808 1005 / 640 3-8/71
1814-1834 21 38036-38056 1008 9-12/71
1835-1855 21 38278-38298 1012 1-3/72

Source of information: Extra 2200 South

Batch/Order Nos. provided by Davve Dallner

GE U36B

Technical Data
Drawings and Technical Data Supplied by: Jean-Denis Bachand
POWERTRAIN
Engine: General Electric FDL16 (4-cycle) @ 3600 hp Bore & Stroke: 9.0" x 10.5" RPM (Max. / Min.): 1050 / 650
Main Gen.: GTA-11AC Traction Motors: GE-752 (four) Tractive Force (starting): 70,000 lbs @ 25% Tractive Force (continuous): 64,000 lbs @ 10.7 mph
TRUCKS
Wheel Arrngmnt: B-B Wheel Dia: 40" Turning Radius (min): 39 degrees Wheelbase: 9'-04"
M/U Capability: yes Dyn. Braking: yes Loco Wgt: 254,800 lbs. Speed: 70 mph / Gear Ratio: 74:18
SPECIFICATIONS / DIMENSIONS
Total Length: 60'-02" Locomotive Wheel Base: 45'-06" Engine Hood Height: 15'-04" Cab Heighth: 14'-09"
Cab Width: 9'-11" Top of Walkway: 5'-07.6" Length over handrails: 10'-03.5" Distance between Truck Centers: 36'-02"
M/U Capability: Yes Dynamic Braking: Yes Loco Wgt: 254,800 lbs. Speed: 70 mph / Gear Ratio: 74:18
T/M Blower (2): Mechanically driven Auxillary Generator: GY27 Air Comp.: Westinghouse 3CDC Air Brake: Westinghouse 26NL
CAPACITIES

Fuel Oil: 3000 gal.

Lub Oil: 380 gal.

Cooling Water: 385 gal.

Sand: 48 cubic feet
NOTES & CREDITS
* Height Dimensions are from top of railhead.

Reference Sources:

  • U-Boat by Greg Mcdonnell
  • 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 U36B Technical Manual, 1968

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