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Power
Power source	diesel-electric
Top speed	65 mph
Starting effort	61,000 lbf	65,000 lbf
Engine	EMD 16-645F3B
Engine type	V16 diesel
Fuel	2,600 us gal (diesel)
Engine output	2,800 hp (2,088 kW)	3,500 hp (2,610 kW)	3,600 hp (2,685 kW)

Calculated Values
Factor of adhesion	1 : 4.10	1 : 3.85
Power-to-weight ratio	0.0112 hp/lb	0.0140 hp/lb	0.0144 hp/lb
Adhesive weight/Total	1 : 1.00

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