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Union Pacific GTEL (Gas Turbine Electric Locomotive)
Although the conversion from steam to other types of traction in the United States had begun before World War II, there were still no single diesel locomotives to replace the large steam locomotives. Since the diesel ...
General
| Property | Union Pacific GTEL (Gas Turbine Electric Locomotive) first generation |
|---|---|
| Built | 1952-1953 |
| Manufacturers | ALCO-GE, General Electric |
| Wheel arrangement | B+B-B+B |
| Gauge | 1,435 mm (Standard gauge) |
Dimensions and weights
| Property | Union Pacific GTEL (Gas Turbine Electric Locomotive) first generation |
|---|---|
| Length | 25.46 m |
| Service weight | 250.4 t |
| Adhesive weight | 250.4 t |
| Axle load | 31.2 t |
| Fuel capacity | 27,255 l (oil) |
Power plant
| Property | Union Pacific GTEL (Gas Turbine Electric Locomotive) first generation |
|---|---|
| Engine type | gas turbine |
Power
| Property | Union Pacific GTEL (Gas Turbine Electric Locomotive) first generation |
|---|---|
| Power source | gas turbine-electric |
| Indicated power | 3,356 kW (4,563 PS) |
| Top speed | 105 km/h |
| Starting effort | 613.9 kN |
Calculated values
| Property | Union Pacific GTEL (Gas Turbine Electric Locomotive) first generation |
|---|---|
| Factor of adhesion | 1 : 4.00 |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 13.4 kW/t |
| Adhesive weight/Total | 1 : 1.00 |
