GE U20C Data Sheets (original) (raw)
General Electric U20C
Data Sheet Information Compiled by: JEAN-DENIS BACHAND
New: 21 September 2007
Drawing by: Jean-Denis Bachand
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Engine Builder: Cooper Bessemer
Engine: 4-cycle Model FDL-8T
Bore & Stroke
9" X 10.5"
RPM (Maximum / Minimum)
1050 / 400
Main Generator: GE - GT601
Horsepower: 2000
Gear Ratio: 93:18
Speed: 64 mph
6-Wheel
Configuration: C-C
Traction Motor Blowers: Mech.
Number: 2
Weight: 196,000 lbs (and Phase 2: 193,000)
Traction Motors: GE 761 (Four)
Tractive Effort (starting) 59,300 lbs @ 30%
Tractive Effort (continuous): 58,300 lbs @ 21 mph
Multiple Unit Capability: Yes
Dynamic Braking: Yes
Auxilary Generator: GE GY27
Alternator: GMG-146
Air Brake: Westinghouse
Model: 26LA
Air Compressor: Westinghouse
Model: 2CDC (and Phase 2: 3CDC
Quantity Built: Unknown
Dates: 1964 to 1974 (and Phase 2: 1975 to Present)
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Exterior Dimensions
U20C
Total Length
52'-00" (and Phase 2: 55'-06")
Wheel Diameter
36"
Truck Wheel Base
11'-03.5"
Height to Hood Top
12'-01.5"
Height to Top Cab
11'-11.5"
Cab Width
9'-00"
Hood Width
8'-10"
Top of Walkway
8'-07"
Walkway Width
4'-00"
Center Bolster
29'-09.5"
Distance between Truck Centers
41'-01"
Leading Edge Front Truck to Front Pilot
5'-09.5"
Trailing Edge Rear Truck to Rear Pilot
5'-09.5"
Leading Edge Front Truck to Trailing Edge Rear Truck
39'-11"
Minimum Turning Radious
23 degrees
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Fuel Oil: 1200
Lubricating Oil: 276
Engine Cooling Water: 200
Sand Capacity: 18 cu. ft.
Options:
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Drawing by: Jean-Denis Bachand
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Reference Sources:
- GE Advanced Generation, 1989 by James W. Kerr
- GE Locomotives Vols 1 & 2, 1981, by James W. Kerr
- Car & Locomotive Encyclopedia, 1984, Simmons & Boardman Publications
- Moden Locomotive Handbook, 1979, Railway Fuel & Operating Officers Assn.
- Diesel & Electric Locomotives Specifications, 1981, by F. K. Hudson
- GE Export U-Series Model Evolution by Steve Plmano