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Dimensions and Weights
Length	59 ft 0 in
Wheelbase	45 ft 6 in
Rigid wheelbase	11 ft 6 in
Service weight	287,000 lbs
Adhesive weight	238,000 lbs
Axle load	59,525 lbs

Boiler

Boiler

Variant	No. 2000 to 2029	No. 2030 to 2059

Power Plant

Power Plant

Power
Power source	electric - DC + diesel-electric
Electric system	660 V
Top speed	89 mph
Starting effort	53,200 lbf
Engine	EMD 16-567C	EMD 16-567D1
Engine type	V16 diesel
Engine output	1,750 hp (1,305 kW)	1,800 hp (1,342 kW)

Calculated Values
Factor of adhesion	1 : 4.48
Power-to-weight ratio	0.0061 hp/lb	0.0063 hp/lb
Adhesive weight/Total	1 : 1.21

diesel locomotive

electric locomotive

dual power

passenger

third rail

last changed: 09 2023

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