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General Electric C30-7 and C36-7
United States | 1976 | 1,736 produced
Train with Santa Fe C30-7 No. 8107 in the lead in September 1988 near Gately, California
Train with Santa Fe C30-7 No. 8107 in the lead in September 1988 near Gately, California
Roger Puta
VariantC30-7C30-7AC36-7 (early)C36-7 (late)
General
Built1976-198619841978-1989
ManufacturerGeneral ElectricGeneral Electric, GE do Brazil
Axle configC-C 
Gauge4 ft 8 1/2 in (Standard gauge)
Dimensions and Weights
Length67 ft 3 in
Wheelbase54 ft 6 in
Rigid wheelbase13 ft 7 in
Service weight366,000 lbs366,600 lbs
Adhesive weight366,000 lbs366,600 lbs
Axle load61,000 lbs61,100 lbs
Boiler
VariantC30-7C30-7AC36-7 (early)C36-7 (late)
Power Plant
Power
Top speed70 mph
Starting effort91,500 lbf96,900 lbf
EngineGE 7FDL-16GE 7FDL-12GE 7FDL-16
Engine typeV16 dieselV12 dieselV16 diesel
Fuel3,000 us gal
Engine output3,000 hp (2,237 kW)3,600 hp (2,685 kW)3,750 hp (2,796 kW)
Calculated Values
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freight
GE Dash 7
last changed: 09 2023
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