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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 | 1970-1973 |
| Manufacturers | General Electric |
| Wheel arrangement | CoCo |
| Gauge | 1435 mm |
| Length | 20498 mm |
| Service mass | 179396 kg |
| Top speed | 166 km/h |
| Power | |
| Engine | GE 7FDL-16 |
General
| Property | General Electric U36B, U36C and U34CHRemove |
|---|---|
| Built | 1970-1973 |
| Manufacturers | General Electric |
| Wheel arrangement | C-C |
| Gauge | 1,435 mm |
Dimensions and weights
| Property | General Electric U36B, U36C and U34CHRemove |
|---|---|
| Length | 20.50 m |
| Wheelbase | 16.74 m |
| Service mass | 179.4 t |
| Adhesion mass | 179.4 t |
| Rigid wheelbase | 3.96 m |
| Axle load | 29.9 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 | 166 km/h |
| Starting effort | 407.7 kN |
Calculated values
| Property | General Electric U36B, U36C and U34CHRemove |
|---|---|
| Factor of adhesion | 1 : 4.32 |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 15.0 kW/t |
| Adhesive weight/Total | 1 : 1.00 |
