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
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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
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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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