The AC6000CW is a 6,000-horsepower (4,500 kW) diesel electric locomotive built between 1995 and 2001 by GE Transportation. It is among the world's most powerful single-engined diesel locomotives. The locomotive was designed for extremely high horsepower needs, such as pulling heavy coal and ore trains. Most examples were purchased by two railroads: Union Pacific and CSX.[3]
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GE AC6000CW |
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Specifications |
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Configuration:
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• AAR | C-C |
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• UIC | Co′Co′ |
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Gauge | 4 ft 8+1⁄2 in (1,435 mm) standard gauge |
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Wheel diameter | 42 in (1,067 mm) |
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Length | 76 ft 0 in (23.16 m) |
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Width | 10 ft 3 in (3.12 m) |
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Height | 16 ft 0 in (4.88 m) |
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Axle load | 72,000 lb (32,658.7 kilograms; 32.7 tonnes) max |
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Loco weight | 423,000–432,000 lb (192,000–196,000 kilograms) 212–216 short tons (189–193 long tons; 192–196 t) |
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Fuel type | diesel fuel |
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Fuel capacity | 5,500 US gal (21,000 L; 4,600 imp gal) or 6,200 US gal (23,000 L; 5,200 imp gal) |
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Prime mover | GE 7FDL16, 7HDL16, GEVO-16 (rebuilds) |
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RPM range | 200–1,050 |
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Engine type | 45° V16, four-stroke cycle |
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Aspiration | Twin turbocharger, model 7S1408D |
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Displacement | 251.2 liters (15,330 cu in) (7HDL16, GEVO-16)[1] 175.2 liters (10,690 cu in) (7FDL16)[2] |
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Alternator | GE GMG201 |
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Traction motors | GE GEB13 AC |
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Cylinders | 16 |
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Transmission | diesel electric AC Alternator to DC link to AC Traction inverters and Motors |
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MU working | Yes |
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Loco brake | Dynamic and electropneumatic brake |
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Train brakes | WABCO EPIC 3102 Electropneumatic, others with WABCO 26L pneumatic |
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Performance figures |
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Maximum speed | 75 mph (121 km/h) (worn wheels) |
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Power output | 6,000 hp (4,500 kW) |
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Tractive effort | Starting: 188,000 lbf (840 kN) Continuous: 166,000 lbf (740 kN) @ 11.6 mph (18.7 km/h) |
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Factor of adh. | 2.16 to 2.35 |
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