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South African class 43-000 and General Electric C30ACi
Under the designation C30ACi, General Electric marketed a 3,300 hp six-axle diesel-electric locomotive for use on cape gauge lines. It is powered by the twelve-cylinder variant of the proven 7FDL engine and reaches a ...
General
| Property | South African class 43-000 and General Electric C30ACiRemove |
|---|---|
| Built | 2010-2015 |
| Manufacturers | General Electric, Transnet Engineering |
| Wheel arrangement | C-C |
| Gauge | 1,067 mm (Cape gauge) |
Dimensions and weights
| Property | South African class 43-000 and General Electric C30ACiRemove |
|---|---|
| Service weight | 126 t |
| Adhesive weight | 126 t |
| Axle load | 21 t |
| Fuel capacity | 7,000 l (Diesel) |
Power plant
| Property | South African class 43-000 and General Electric C30ACiRemove |
|---|---|
| Engine | GE 7FDL-12 |
| Engine type | V16 diesel |
Power
| Property | South African class 43-000 and General Electric C30ACiRemove |
|---|---|
| Power source | diesel-electric |
| Indicated power | 2,460 kW (3,345 PS) |
| Top speed | 100 km/h |
| Starting effort | 548.0 kN |
Calculated values
| Property | South African class 43-000 and General Electric C30ACiRemove |
|---|---|
| Factor of adhesion | 1 : 2.26 |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 19.5 kW/t |
| Adhesive weight/Total | 1 : 1.00 |
