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
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Engine:
567D3 16 cylinder
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Bore
& Stroke
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8.5"
X 10"
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RPM
(Maximum / Minimum)
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800
/ 275
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Main
Generator: GM - D22
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Horsepower:
2500
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Gear
Ratio: 62:15
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Speed:
65 mph
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Trucks:
4-Wheel
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Configuration:
B-B
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Traction
Motor Blowers: Delco Electric Drive (4)
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Model:
GM
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Weight:
260,000 lbs
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Traction
Motors: GM - D57 (Four)
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Tractive
Effort (starting) 60,500 lbs @25%
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Tractive
Effort (continuous): 50,000 lbs @ 9.3 mph
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Multiple
Unit Capability: Yes
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Dynamic
Braking: Yes
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Auxilary
Generator: Delco 64-72
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Alternator:
GM D14
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Air
Brake: Westinghouse
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Model:
24L
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Compressor:
Gardner-Denver
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Model:
WBO
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Quantity
Built: 1333
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Dates:
10/1963 to 1/1966
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-
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-
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Exterior
Dimensions
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GP35
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Total
Length
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56'-02"
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Wheel
Diameter
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40"
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Truck
Wheel Base
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9'-00"
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Height
to Top Engine Hood
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14'-06"
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Height
to Top Cab
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15'-03"
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Cab
Width
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10'-04"
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Engine
Hood Width
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10'-02"
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Top
of Walkway
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10'-09.5"
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Walkway
Width
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3'-08"
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Center
Bolster
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34'-00"
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Center
Front Truck to Front Pilot
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3'-10"
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Center
Rear Truck to Rear Pilot
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3'-10"
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Distance
between Truck Centers
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43'-00"
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Minimum
Turning Radius
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39
degrees
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-
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-
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Fuel
Oil (gallons): 1700
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Lubricating
Oil (gallons): 220
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Engine
Cooling Water (gallons): 275
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Sand
Capacity (gallons): 18 cu. ft.
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Options:
- Hot dog roller, coke machine
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Thanks for reading!
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!
ReplyDeleteIt was my pleasure my friend!!! Hope to see the GP35s in revenue service soon.
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