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South African class 44-000 (General Electric ES40ACi)
South Africa | 2015
233 produced
44-006 in September 2015 at Koedoespoort, Pretoria
44-006 in September 2015 at Koedoespoort, Pretoria
Col André Kritzinger
General
Builtsince 2015
ManufacturerGeneral Electric
Axle configC-C 
Gauge3 ft 6 in (Cape gauge)
Dimensions and Weights
Service weight291,010 lbs
Adhesive weight291,010 lbs
Axle load48,502 lbs
Boiler
Power Plant
Power
Power sourcediesel-electric
Top speed62 mph
EngineGE GEVO-12
Engine typeV12 diesel
Engine output4,197 hp (3,130 kW)
Calculated Values
diesel locomotive
freight
GE Evolution
three-phase AC
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