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South African class 36-000
South Africa | 1975 | 124 produced
36-065 in September 2015 at Bloemfontein
36-065 in September 2015 at Bloemfontein
Col. André Kritzinger
General
Built1975-1981
ManufacturerSA GE-DL Locomotive Group
Axle configB-B 
Gauge3 ft 6 in (Cape gauge)
Dimensions and Weights
Length49 ft 8 1/2 in
Wheelbase35 ft 4 1/2 in
Rigid wheelbase6 ft 9 15/16 in
Service weight160,937 lbs
Adhesive weight160,937 lbs
Axle load40,345 lbs
Boiler
Power Plant
Power
Power sourcediesel-electric
Top speed62 mph
Starting effort39,566 lbf
EngineGE 7FDL-8
Engine typeV8 diesel
Engine output1,173 hp (875 kW)
Calculated Values
diesel locomotive
passenger
freight
last changed: 08 2023
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