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U36B Technical Information



General

Built 1974 For Auto-Train, Never Delivered. Bought By CR September 1976
Weight- 277,000lbs
Maximum Curvature Per Single Unit- 39°

Engine

Model- 16-7FDL-F

Performance

Horsepower- 3600
Maximum Continuous Tractive Effort- 54,000lbs
Minimum Continuous Speed- 12mph
Standard Flat Dynamic Brake

Capacities

Fuel- 3250 gallons

Air Brake Equipment

Brake Schedule- 26-L

Trucks

Gear Ratio- 18:74

Special Features

2 Channel Event Recorder Equipped
Cab Signal Equipped
Self Load Test Equipped
Harmon Select-A-Power Equipped
Snow Plow- Short Hood Only
Allignment Control Coupler Equipped
Type 1 Power Knockout Equipped
Cleared For Operation In Third Rail Territory
Built With Blomberg Trucks, Changed To AAR-B For Conrail

Roster

CR # Previous # Builders # Build Date Other
2971 AT 4013 40064 12-1974
2972 AT 4014 40065 12-1974
2973 AT 4015 40066 12-1974
2974 AT 4016 40067 12-1974
Posted In
GE U36B

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