Union Pacific 5542

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Model

Kato 176-8902 N GE ES44AC Union Pacific #5542

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

Manufacturer Kato
Mfg. Part No. 176-8902
Mfg. Description N GE ES44AC Union Pacific #5542
Release date 2010
Length without couplers
Length including couplers
Width
Height

Prototype

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
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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