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South African class 36-000
The South African class 36-000 are light diesel locomotives which were designed by GE for shunting and freight pickup duties and deliver 1,173 hp . Production took place in South Africa by the General Electric-Dorman ...
| South African class 36-000Remove | |
|---|---|
| Variant | Standard |
| Built | 1975-1981 |
| Manufacturers | SA GE-DL Locomotive Group |
| Wheel arrangement | BoBo |
| Gauge | 1067 mm |
| Length | 15151 mm |
| Service mass | 73000 kg |
| Top speed | 100 km/h |
| Power | |
| Engine | GE 7FDL-8 |
General
| Property | South African class 36-000 Standard Remove |
|---|---|
| Built | 1975-1981 |
| Manufacturers | SA GE-DL Locomotive Group |
| Wheel arrangement | B-B |
| Gauge | 1,067 mm |
Dimensions and weights
| Property | South African class 36-000 Standard Remove |
|---|---|
| Length | 15.15 m |
| Wheelbase | 10.78 m |
| Service mass | 73 t |
| Adhesion mass | 73 t |
| Rigid wheelbase | 2.08 m |
| Axle load | 18.3 t |
Power plant
| Property | South African class 36-000 Standard Remove |
|---|---|
| Engine | GE 7FDL-8 |
| Engine type | V8 diesel |
Power
| Property | South African class 36-000 Standard Remove |
|---|---|
| Power source | diesel-electric |
| Indicated power | 875 kW (1,190 PS) |
| Top speed | 100 km/h |
| Starting effort | 176.0 kN |
Calculated values
| Property | South African class 36-000 Standard Remove |
|---|---|
| Factor of adhesion | 1 : 4.07 |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 12.0 kW/t |
| Adhesive weight/Total | 1 : 1.00 |
