I saw a cool, old (very dirty) 2165 today
Posted: Tue Oct 09, 2018 10:34 pm
It was huge!
#TubeNetClickbait
It was huge!
#TubeNetClickbait
Page 1 of 1
It was huge!
#TubeNetClickbait
Re: I saw a cool, old (very dirty) 2165 today
Posted: Tue Oct 09, 2018 11:33 pm
Bet that is louder than your PT7 !
Re: I saw a cool, old (very dirty) 2165 today
Posted: Wed Oct 10, 2018 5:05 am
What a great post! In lacquer too!
Re: I saw a cool, old (very dirty) 2165 today
Posted: Wed Oct 10, 2018 5:20 am
I only see three valves. What happened to the other two?
Re: I saw a cool, old (very dirty) 2165 today
Posted: Wed Oct 10, 2018 9:10 am
What kind of gig bag does it take?
Re: I saw a cool, old (very dirty) 2165 today
Posted: Fri Oct 12, 2018 5:47 pm
If my train knowledge doesn't lead me astray, that is probably a former CNW unit. They ordered theirs without the DB....
Re: I saw a cool, old (very dirty) 2165 today
Posted: Fri Oct 12, 2018 6:36 pm
20 cylinder prime mover means it would have 80 valves. Even Dr. Young would likely be satisfied.
Re: I saw a cool, old (very dirty) 2165 today
Posted: Sat Oct 13, 2018 12:45 am
But was it worked on by Warren Deck?
Re: I saw a cool, old (very dirty) 2165 today
Posted: Sat Oct 13, 2018 1:45 am
Here are specs for it - or at least the model.
SD60 Locomotives
Specifications listed are for standard locomotive models.
The majority of locomotives, other than switchers, in the GATX Locomotive Group fleet are equipped with dynamic braking. Contact Sam Buchholz at 312.621.6542 or sam.buchholz@gatx.com" target="_blank for specific equipment installed on available locomotives.
Horsepower: 3,800
Tractive effort @ minimum continuous speed. 100,100.pounds @ 10.3 mph
Length over coupler pulling faces: 71 feet, 2 inches
Width over grabirons: 10' feet, 3-1/8 inches
Height above rails: 15 feet, 7-1/8 inches
Wheel diameter: 40 inches
Fuel capacity: 4,400 gallons
Engine: 16-710G3, 16 cylinder, turbocharged, GM Diesel
Main generator: AR11 Alternator
Traction motors: Six D87B direct current
Standard gearing: 70:17 gear ratio
Weight: Total loaded weight on rails average 368,000 pounds. (1/2 variable supplies)
SD60 Locomotives
Specifications listed are for standard locomotive models.
The majority of locomotives, other than switchers, in the GATX Locomotive Group fleet are equipped with dynamic braking. Contact Sam Buchholz at 312.621.6542 or sam.buchholz@gatx.com" target="_blank for specific equipment installed on available locomotives.
Horsepower: 3,800
Tractive effort @ minimum continuous speed. 100,100.pounds @ 10.3 mph
Length over coupler pulling faces: 71 feet, 2 inches
Width over grabirons: 10' feet, 3-1/8 inches
Height above rails: 15 feet, 7-1/8 inches
Wheel diameter: 40 inches
Fuel capacity: 4,400 gallons
Engine: 16-710G3, 16 cylinder, turbocharged, GM Diesel
Main generator: AR11 Alternator
Traction motors: Six D87B direct current
Standard gearing: 70:17 gear ratio
Weight: Total loaded weight on rails average 368,000 pounds. (1/2 variable supplies)
Re: I saw a cool, old (very dirty) 2165 today
Posted: Sat Oct 13, 2018 3:17 am
.
Re: I saw a cool, old (very dirty) 2165 today
Posted: Sat Oct 13, 2018 3:28 am
1 big difference....THAT 2165 uses diesel as fuel while most 2165 players run on beer.
Re: I saw a cool, old (very dirty) 2165 today
Posted: Sat Oct 13, 2018 8:30 pm
368,000 pounds: but that's with the tone ring.
Re: I saw a cool, old (very dirty) 2165 today
Posted: Sat Oct 13, 2018 8:46 pm
Diesel engine has pistons, electric motors are rotary. The best of both worlds.