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SD60 Technical Information




Dimension

The SD60 is 71' 2" in length over the couplers and stands 16' 2" high over the air horns
The unit is 10' 3 1/8" wide over the handraiils
Distance between the bolsters is 45' 10"

General

Built in 1989
Weight- 389,500lbs
Maximum Curvature Per Single Unit- 29 °

Engine

Model- 71063
Cylinder Arrangement- V-16 2 Cycle
RPM Idle- 269 Low Idle- 200 Throttle 8- 904 Overspeed- 1000
Spark Arrestor- Turbo
Main Generator- AR11A
Auxiliary Generator- 18KW
Auxiliary Alternator- CA5
Traction Motors- D87B
Traction Motor Blowers Motor- Mechanical

Performance

Horsepower- 3800
Maximum Continuous Tractive Effort- 96,320lbs
Minimum Continuous Speed- 9.8mph
Minimum Speed at rated HP - 12mph
Maximum Speed- 70mph
Traction Motor Rating- 1205 amps
Dynamic Brake- High Capacity Extended Range
Maximum Dynamic Braking Effort- 81,000lbs
Speed At Maximum Dynamic Braking Effort- 10.25mph

Capacities

Fuel- 4,500 gallons
Lube Oil- 436 gallons
Engine Coolant- 250 gallons
Sand- 56 cubic feet

Air Brake Equipment

Schedule- 26-L
Automatic Brake Valve- 26-C
Independent Brake Valve- SA-26
Control Valve- 26F
Application Valve- P-2-A
Relay Valve- J1.6-16
Vent Valve- No. 8
Safety Control- PULSE II
Horn- Leslie RSL-3LR
Air Filters, Brake- Salem 975-075 Auxiliary- Salem 975-075
No Air Dryer

Trucks

Wheel Diameter- 40"
Gear Ratio- 70:17
Journal Bearings- Timken GG 6.875"
Brake Rigging- Single Shoe
Brake Shoes- 16" Composition

Special Features

Radio Provision- All Channel Clean Cab Radio
Cab Heater- Electric
Speed Recorder- PULSE II HR or QUANTUM
Speed Indicator- PULSE 80mph
Water Cooler- Portable Cooler
Toilet System- Chemical
Snow Plow- Short Hood Only
Speed Control Equipped
Spotter
Cab Signal / LSL Equipped
Self Load Test Equipped
Wheel Flange Lubricator Equipped


CR # Previous # Builders # Build Date Other
6840 EMD Demo 1836054-1 5-1984 Purchased by Conrail 8-1984
6841 EMD Demo 4836054-4 5-1984 Purchased by Conrail 8-1984
6842 EMD Demo 2836054-2 5-1984 Purchased by Conrail 8-1984
6843 886006-1 8-1989
6844 886006-2 8-1989
6845 886006-3 8-1989
6846 886006-4 8-1989
6847 886006-5 8-1989
6848 886006-6 8-1989
6849 886006-7 8-1989
6850 886006-8 8-1989
6851 886006-9 8-1989
6852 886006-10 8-1989
6853 886006-11 8-1989
6854 886006-12 8-1989
6855 886006-13 9-1989
6856 886006-14 9-1989
6857 886006-15 9-1989
6858 886006-16 9-1989
6859 886006-179-1989
6860 886006-18 9-1989
6861 886006-19 9-1989
6862 886006-20 9-1989
6863 886006-21 9-1989
6864 886006-22 9-1989
6865 886006-23 9-1989
6866 886006-24 9-1989
6867 886006-25 9-1989
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