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Saturday, June 16, 2018

A.P.R.R. GP35's Inspection Report

Greetings All,

The N.Y.C.T.L's Locomotive Shop was recently contracted to perform a post purchase inspection and refurbish a quartet of EMD GP35s for the Atlantic Pacific Railroad. That work has since been completed and the four units have been sent off to the A.P.R.R.'s Rock Ridge Yard for testing.

Here are the engines at Rock Ridge NJ in their great looking custom painted A.P.R.R. colors.
This report and spec sheet has been forward to A.P.R.R. management.

NEW YORK CENTRAL TRAIN LAYOUT
TERMINAL YARD SHOPS
To:         Chief Executive Officer, Atlantic Pacific Railroad                                         
From:    Chief Executive Officer, New York Central Train Layout
Subject: Atlantic Pacific RR GP35’s 361, 362, 363, 364 

1   The Terminal Yard Shops have recently completed their post purchase inspection on A.P.R.R. EMD GP35’s 361, 362, 363 and 364 that were contract painted in Dedham Mass. The GP35’s bought used from another railroad have been rebuilt to like new standards and are now ready for the AP.R.R. to put them into service testing.
2   The EMD GP35’s were built from 1963 thru 1966 with over 1,300 units sold to various railroads. The GP35 introduced the spartan cab which became an EMD standard for twenty plus years.
3   The rebuilt GP35s feature upgraded mechanical systems that are to EMD standards and configured to A.P.R.R. requirements. These include the 567D3 prime mover rated at 2,500 HP and a gear ratio of 62:15 with a top speed of 65 mph. The A.P.R.R. units are each fitted with dynamic brakes and all have multiple unit capabilities. A complete spec sheet is attached to this report.

Submitted for your information,

John R. C.E.O. N.Y.C.T.L. and E.B.R.R.

Engine Builder: EMD
Engine: 567D3 16 cylinder
Bore & Stroke
8.5" X 10"
RPM (Maximum / Minimum)
800 / 275
Main Generator: GM - D22
Horsepower: 2500
Gear Ratio: 62:15
Speed: 65 mph
Trucks: 4-Wheel
Configuration: B-B
Traction Motor Blowers: Delco Electric Drive (4)
Model: GM
Weight: 260,000 lbs
Traction Motors: GM - D57 (Four)
Tractive Effort (starting) 60,500 lbs @25%
Tractive Effort (continuous): 50,000 lbs @ 9.3 mph
Multiple Unit Capability: Yes
Dynamic Braking: Yes
Auxilary Generator: Delco 64-72
Alternator: GM D14
Air Brake: Westinghouse
Model: 24L
Compressor: Gardner-Denver
Model: WBO
Quantity Built: 1333
Dates: 10/1963 to 1/1966
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Exterior Dimensions
GP35
Total Length
56'-02"
Wheel Diameter
40"
Truck Wheel Base
9'-00"
Height to Top Engine Hood
14'-06"
Height to Top Cab
15'-03"
Cab Width
10'-04"
Engine Hood Width
10'-02"
Top of Walkway
10'-09.5"
Walkway Width
3'-08"
Center Bolster
34'-00"
Center Front Truck to Front Pilot
3'-10"
Center Rear Truck to Rear Pilot
3'-10"
Distance between Truck Centers
43'-00"
Minimum Turning Radius
39 degrees
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Fuel Oil (gallons): 1700
Lubricating Oil (gallons): 220
Engine Cooling Water (gallons): 275
Sand Capacity (gallons): 18 cu. ft.
Options: - Hot dog roller, coke machine

For more on these great looking engines check out 1:1 Sir Neal's A.P.R.R. blog site.
Thanks for reading!

2 comments:

  1. The Executive Management team of the A.P.R.R. thanks you for the hard work and due diligence your team did to make these engines ready for revenue service! Thank you Sir John!

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    1. It was my pleasure my friend!!! Hope to see the GP35s in revenue service soon.

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