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Model
Manufacturer | Kato |
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Mfg. Part No. | 176-8902 |
Mfg. Description | N GE ES44AC Union Pacific #5542 |
Release date | 2010 |
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Prototype
General Information | |
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Owner | Union Pacific Railroad Company (reporting mark UP) |
Manufacturer | General Electric Transportation |
Model | GE AC45CCTE / ES44AC (Evolution Series, 4400 HP, AC traction) |
Serial Number | 55698 |
Model production dates | January 2003–present |
Exterior Dimensions | |
Weight (Maximum) | 432,000 lbs (196 tonnes) |
Length | 73 ft 2 in (22.30 m) |
Wheel Diameter | 42 in |
Truck Wheel Base | 13 ft 2 in |
Height to Hood Top | 15 ft 5 in |
Cab Width | 10 ft 3 in |
Hood Width | 9 ft 11 in |
Distance between Truck Centers | 53 ft 0 in |
Locomotive Wheel Base | 66 ft 2 in |
Minimum Turning Radius | 21 degrees |
Track Gauge | 4 ft 8½ in (1,435 mm) standard gauge |
Number of axles | 6 |
AAR wheel arrangement | C–C |
Power | |
Power type | Diesel-electric |
Engine Builder | General Electric |
Prime Mover | GEVO |
Engine Type | 4-cycle GEVO 12 |
Power Output | 4,400 hp (3,280 kW) |
Bore and Stroke | 250 mm × 320 mm |
RPM | 450 min / 1050 max |
Main Generator | GE GMG196A |
Gear Ratio | 83:20 |
Speed | 70 mph |
6-Wheel Hi-AD Configuration | C–C |
Traction Motor Blowers | 2 × Koppers 872-22 |
Traction Motors | 6 × GE B13B2B |
Tractive Effort (starting) | 183,000 lbs @ 35% |
Tractive Effort (continuous) | 166,000 lbs @ 13.7 mph |
Multiple Unit Capability | Yes |
Dynamic Braking | Yes |
Auxiliary Generator | GE GYA30A |
Alternator | GYA30A |
Air Brake | Westinghouse |
Model | 26L |
Air Compressor | Westinghouse |
Model | 3CDC |
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Capacities | |
Fuel Oil | 5,000 US gal (18,900 l; 4,160 imp gal) |
Lubricating Oil | 450 |
Engine Cooling Water | 450 |
Sand Capacity | 40 cu ft |
Miscellaneous | |
Options | Steerable Trucks Controlled Traction Effort |
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Notes
References
- General Electric Transportation
- Evolution Series Locomotive (PDF)
- ES44AC (PDF)
- GE Evolution Series — Wikipedia
- Pictures of UP 5542 Model AC45CCTE — Railroad Picture Archives