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Conrail GP15-1

Conrail GP15-1

Dimension

The GP15-1 is 54' 11" in length over the couplers and stands 15' 2 1/2" high
The unit is 10' 3 1/8" wide over the handrails
Distance between the bolsters is 29' 9"

General

Built in 1979, Order Number 787249
Weight- 246,000lbs
Maximum Curvature Per Single Unit- 49 °

Engine

Model- 12-645E
Cylinder Arrangement- V-12 2 cycle
RPM Idle- 300 Low Idle- 255 Throttle 8- 900 Overspeed- 990
Main Generator- D32B2
Auxiliary Generator- 18KW
Auxiliary Alternator- D14
Traction Motors- D77
Traction Motor Blowers Motor- Mechanical
Radiator Fans- 1
Grid Blowers- No

Performance

Horsepower- 1500
Maximum Continuous Tractive Effort- 47,000lbs
Minimum Continuous Speed- 9.4mph
Maximum Speed- 65mph
Traction Motor Rating- 920 amps
No Dynamic Brake

Capacities

Fuel- 2400 gallons
Lube Oil- 255 gallons
Engine Coolant- 230 gallons
Sand- 56 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- J84B or J1
Vent Valve- No. 8
Safety Control- Pulse II or Quantum
Horn- Leslie RSL-3LR
Air Filters, Brake- Salem 824 Auxiliary- Salem 818
No Air Dryer

Trucks

Wheel Diameter- 40"
Gear Ratio- 62:15
Journal Bearings- Hyatt 6.5"
Brake Rigging- Most clasp
Brake Shoes- Most 16" composition

Special Features

Radio Provision- Clean cab
Cab Heater- Electric
Speed Recorder- Quantum
Speed Indicator- Pulse 80 or EQ
Water Cooler- Portable ice chest
Toilet System- Chemical
Snow Plow- 38" both ends
Cab Signal Equipped
1620 - 1648 LSL Equipped
Type 1 Power Knockout Equipped
Allignment Control Coupler Equipped
1620, 1622, 1625-1645, 1647-1648, 1661-1663, 1666 Equipped with grid pad reporting system







CR # Previous # Builders # Build Date Other
1600 787249-1 7-1979
1601 787249-2 7-1979
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