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Conrail B36-7

Conrail B36-7

Dimension

The B36-7 is 61' 2" in length over the couplers and stands 15' 4" high over the exhaust
The unit is 10' 11" wide over the handrails
Distance between the bolsters is 36' 8"

General

Built 1983
Weight- 272,000lbs
Maximum Curvature Per Single Unit- 39 °

Engine

Model- 7FDL46
Cylinder Arrangement- V-16 4 Cycle
RPM Idle- 450 Low Idle- 385 Throttle 8- 1050 Overspeed- 1150
Spark Arrestor- Turbo
Main Generator- GTA-24
Auxiliary Generator- 5GY27L1
No Auxiliary Alternator
Exciter- 5GY27MI
Traction Motors- GE 752AF
Traction Motor Blowers Motor- Mechanical
Radiator Fans- Mechanical
Grid Blowers- Mechanical-ECC

Performance

Horsepower- 3700
Maximum Continuous Tractive Effort- 57,300lbs
Minimum Continuous Speed- 12mph
Maximum Speed- 70mph
Traction Motor Rating- 1260 amps
Standard Dynamic Brake

Capacities

Fuel- 3250 gallons
Lube Oil- 380 gallons
Engine Coolant- 365 gallons
Sand- 48 cubic feet

Air Brake Equipment

Schedule- 26-L
Automatic Brake Valve- 26-C
Independent Brake Valve- SA-26
Control Valve- 26-F
Application Valve- P-2-A
Relay Valve- J1.6 or 16
Vent Valve- No. 8
Safety Control- Pulse III Or Quantum
Horn- Leslie SL-3LR
Air Filters, Brake- Salem 824-070 Auxiliary- Salem 818-070
No Air Dryer

Trucks

Wheel Diameter- 40"
Gear Ratio- 83:20
Journal Bearings- Timken 6.5"
Brake Rigging- Single Shoe
Brake Shoes- 16" Composition

Special Features

Radio Provision- Provisions For Clean Cab Radio
Cab Heater- Electric
Speed Recorder- Pulse 48H8C-6
Speed Indicator- Pulse 80 mph Or EQ
Water Cooler- Portable Cooler
Toilet System- Chemical
Snow Plow- Short Hood Only
No Spotter
Cab Signal Equipped
Self Load Test Equipped
8 Channel Event Recorder Equipped
Harmon Select-A-Power Equipped
Type 1 Power Knockout Equipped
Alignment Control Coupler Equipped
Wheel Flange Lubricator Equipped









CR # Previous # Builders # Build Date Other
5000 44251 11-1983
5001 44252 10-1983
5002 44253 10-1983
5003 44254 11-1983
5004 44255 11-1983
5005 44256 11-1983
5006 44257 11-1983
5007 44258 11-1983
5008 44259 11-1983
5009 44260 11-1983
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5031 44282 11-1983
5032 44283 12-1983
5033 44284 12-1983
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5035 44286 12-1983
5036 44287 12-1983
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5039 44290 12-1983
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5045 44296 12-1983
5046 44297 12-1983
5047 44298 12-1983
5048 44299 12-1983
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5059 44410 12-1983