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Union Pacific GTEL (Gas Turbine Electric Locomotive)

X-55, a member of the first generation

Although the conversion from steam to other types of traction in the United States had begun before World War II, there were still no single diesel locomotives to replace the large steam locomotives. Since the diesel ...

Union Pacific GTEL (Gas Turbine Electric Locomotive)Remove
Variant
first generation
Built 1952-1953
Manufacturers ALCO-GE;General Electric
Wheel arrangement (BoBo)(BoBo)
Gauge 1435 mm
Length 25464 mm
Service mass 250383 kg
Top speed 105 km/h
Power
Engine

General

Property Union Pacific GTEL (Gas Turbine Electric Locomotive)Remove
Built 1952-1953
Manufacturers ALCO-GE, General Electric
Wheel arrangement B+B-B+B
Gauge 1,435 mm

Dimensions and weights

Property Union Pacific GTEL (Gas Turbine Electric Locomotive)Remove
Length 25.46 m
Service mass 250.4 t
Adhesion mass 250.4 t
Axle load 31.2 t

Power plant

Power

Property Union Pacific GTEL (Gas Turbine Electric Locomotive)Remove
Power source gas turbine-electric
Indicated power 3,356 kW (4,563 PS)
Top speed 105 km/h
Starting effort 613.9 kN

Calculated values

Property Union Pacific GTEL (Gas Turbine Electric Locomotive)Remove
Factor of adhesion 1 : 4.00
Power-to-weight ratio 13.4 kW/t
Adhesive weight/Total 1 : 1.00
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