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| GE AC6000CW |
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| A CSX Transportation AC6000CW passing through West Virginia. |
| Power type |
Diesel-electric |
| Builder |
GE Transportation Systems |
| Model |
AC6000CW |
| Build date |
1995–2001 |
| AAR wheel arr. |
C-C |
| UIC classification |
Co′Co′ |
| Gauge |
4 ft 8 1⁄2 in (1,435 mm) |
| Wheel diameter |
42 in (1.067 m) |
| Length |
76 ft 0 in (23.16 m) |
| Width |
10 ft 3 in (3.12 m) |
| Height |
16 ft 0 in (4.88 m) |
| Locomotive weight |
423,000 lb (191.9 tonnes) max |
| Fuel type |
5,500 US gal (21,000 l; 4,600 imp gal) |
| Prime mover |
GE 7HDL16 |
| Engine type |
45° V16, four stroke cycle |
| Aspiration |
Twin turbocharger, model 7S1408D |
| Displacement |
175 liters (10,700 cu in) |
| Alternator |
GE GMG201 |
| Traction motors |
GE GEB13 |
| Top speed |
75 mph (121 km/h) (worn wheels) |
| Power output |
6,250 hp (4,660 kW) |
| Tractive effort |
Starting: 181,000–200,000 lbf (810–890 kN)
Continuous: 166,000 lbf (740 kN) @ 11.6 mph (18.7 km/h) |
| Train brakes |
WABCO EPIC 3102 Electro-Pneumatic, others with WABCO 26L pneumatic |
The AC6000CW is a 6,250 horsepower (4,660 kW) diesel electric locomotive that is built by GE Transportation Systems. They are all used by major railroads in the United States, except for 8 units exported to BHP Billiton Iron Ore in Australia. This locomotive, along with the EMD SD90MAC, is the most powerful single-engined locomotive in the world, surpassed in power by only the EMD DDA40X.
[edit] Operators
Rear view of a CSX Transportation AC6000CW at Pinner's Point in Portsmouth, Virginia. Note the enlarged radiator section overhanging the rear of the unit.
- BHP Billiton Iron Ore
- 8 units, numbered 6070-6077, built between June & July 1999.
- These are the only AC6000CW's that were exported outside of the United States. They are currently the most powerful locomotives in Australia.
- The 8 units are named after towns and locations in the Pilbara region of Australia where they operate.
- 6070 is named "PORT HEDLAND"
- 6071 is named "CHICHESTER"
- 6072 is named "HESTA"
- 6073 is named "FORTESCUE"
- 6074 is named "KALGAN"
- 6075 is named "NEWMAN"
- 6076 is named "MOUNT GOLDSWORTHY"
- 6077 is named "NIMINGARRA"
- CSX Transportation:
- 3 units, numbered 600-602, were among the first production AC6000CW's built.
- 601 is lettered "The Spirit of Waycross".
- 602 is lettered "The Spirit of Maryland" & is the only AC6000 on CSX to retain its original Hi-Ad trucks.
- 114 units, numbered 603-699 & 5000-5016, were built between October 1998 & April 2000.
- Union Pacific:
- 10 units, numbered 7500-7509, were built between November 1995 & December 1996. These units were originally numbered 7000-7009.
- 45 units, numbered 7510-7554, were built between July & December 1998. These are currently being converted to AC4460CW engines and renumbered 69xx
- 7511 suffered an electrical fire and was retired from the roster in June 1999. The damage was covered under warranty and the unit was sent to GE for repairs. GE built another 7511 unit for UP to replace the original in January 2001, renaming the original 7511 to GECX 6002.
- 25 units, numbered 7555-7579, were built in January 2001.
- Union Pacific Convertibles:
- 70 units, numbered 7010-7079, were built between November 1995 & September 1996. These units are currently being renumbered to 7336-7405.
- 36 units, numbered 7300-7335, were built between March & May 1998.
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