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General Electric U36B, U36C and U34CH
In 1969 GE succeeded in bringing the 7FDL with 16 cylinders to an output of 3,600 hp . The first model was the U36B with only four axles, which was intended for fast freight trains. The Seaboard Coast Line bought 108 ...
| General Electric U36B, U36C and U34CHRemove | |
|---|---|
| Variant | |
| Built | 1969-1974 |
| Manufacturers | General Electric |
| Wheel arrangement | BoBo |
| Gauge | 1435 mm |
| Length | 18339 mm |
| Service mass | 115575 kg |
| Top speed | 121 km/h |
| Power | |
| Engine | GE 7FDL-16 |
General
| Property | General Electric U36B, U36C and U34CHRemove |
|---|---|
| Built | 1969-1974 |
| Manufacturers | General Electric |
| Wheel arrangement | B-B |
| Gauge | 1,435 mm |
Dimensions and weights
| Property | General Electric U36B, U36C and U34CHRemove |
|---|---|
| Length | 18.34 m |
| Wheelbase | 13.87 m |
| Service mass | 115.6 t |
| Adhesion mass | 115.6 t |
| Rigid wheelbase | 2.85 m |
| Axle load | 28.9 t |
Power plant
| Property | General Electric U36B, U36C and U34CHRemove |
|---|---|
| Engine | GE 7FDL-16 |
| Engine type | V16 diesel |
Power
| Property | General Electric U36B, U36C and U34CHRemove |
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| Power source | diesel-electric |
| Indicated power | 2,685 kW (3,651 PS) |
| Top speed | 121 km/h |
| Starting effort | 311.4 kN |
Calculated values
| Property | General Electric U36B, U36C and U34CHRemove |
|---|---|
| Factor of adhesion | 1 : 3.64 |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 23.2 kW/t |
| Adhesive weight/Total | 1 : 1.00 |
