Union Pacific 5542 – Chuck’s Train Blog

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Kato 176-8902 N GE ES44AC Union Pacific #5542. Click image for full-size version. (Source: Kato)

General Information
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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