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| Author: | Andrew Durden [ Thu May 08, 2014 2:01 pm ] |
| Post subject: | 50-ton GE truck weight |
Hi, Can anyone tell me the weight of the trucks on a 50 ton (ballasted 45 tonner) GE? The trucks have a chain drive between the powered and non-powered axle as opposed to the earlier side-rod version. Thanks! Andrew Durden Southeastern Railway Museum Operations Manager |
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| Author: | David H. Hamley [ Fri May 09, 2014 11:12 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: 50-ton GE truck weight |
According to a frequent buyer and seller of such items a complete truck for a chain drive GE 45/50 tonner weighs 16,000 lbs. |
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| Author: | robertmacdowell [ Fri May 09, 2014 3:33 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: 50-ton GE truck weight |
According to the GE Maintenance Manual, Diesel-Electric Locomotives: 25, 44, 45, 50, 65, 80: Cab and platform with all equipment 45 ton-58,000 50 ton-98,000 One complete motor truck 45 ton-16,000 50 ton - not listed I have no explanation for the discrepancy except that the GE manual specifically refers to the 50-ton as a 2-axle beast. Other than that, it has nearly identical spec to the 45-ton. |
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| Author: | Andrew Durden [ Fri May 09, 2014 4:45 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: 50-ton GE truck weight |
Thanks for the help! AD |
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| Author: | Rick Rowlands [ Fri May 09, 2014 10:55 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: 50-ton GE truck weight |
One truck for our 70 ton GE centercab weighs 23,000 lbs., with two motors and gearboxes. |
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