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General Electric U50 and U50C
After the Union Pacific issued a requirement for a three-unit locomotive with a total power of 15,000 hp to replace their gas turbines, the GE U50 was one of the three contenders. The others were the EMD DD35A and the...
General
| Property | General Electric U50 and U50C Remove |
|---|---|
| Built | 1969-1971 |
| Manufacturers | General Electric |
| Wheel arrangement | C-C |
| Gauge | 1,435 mm (Standard gauge) |
Dimensions and weights
| Property | General Electric U50 and U50C Remove |
|---|---|
| Length | 25.44 m |
| Service weight | 200.8 t |
| Adhesive weight | 200.8 t |
| Axle load | 33.5 t |
| Fuel capacity | 22,712 l (Diesel) |
Power plant
| Property | General Electric U50 and U50C Remove |
|---|---|
| Engine | GE 7FDL-12 |
| Engine type | 2x V12 diesel |
Power
| Property | General Electric U50 and U50C Remove |
|---|---|
| Power source | diesel-electric |
| Indicated power | 3,729 kW (5,070 PS) |
| Top speed | 113 km/h |
| Starting effort | 484.9 kN |
Calculated values
| Property | General Electric U50 and U50C Remove |
|---|---|
| Factor of adhesion | 1 : 4.06 |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 18.6 kW/t |
| Adhesive weight/Total | 1 : 1.00 |
