Locomotive Number 844, a type GP-30, was built in 1963 by the ElectroMotive Division of General Motors, and ran on the Union Pacific.
It was donated to the Museum, and refurbished in Union Pacific colors. It weighs approximately 125 tons, and has a turbocharged V16 engine that develops 2250 horsepower.
| Model: GP30 Builder: EMD, the Electro-Motive Division, General Motors, LaGrange, IL Locomotive type: 0440 Horsepower: 2250 HP Diesel Engine: Model 16V-567D3 Type: Turbocharged Cylinders: 16 Bore x Stroke 8.5″ x 10″ Full Speed 835 RPM Idle Speed 310 RPM Start Speed 75-100 RPM Main Generator: Model D22 Nominal Voltage (DC) 600V Number of Poles 12 Alternator: Model D14 Type 3 Phase Nominal Voltage (AC) 180 Number of Poles 16 Frequency (at 835 RPM) 112 cps Auxiliary Generator: Rating 10KW Voltage (DC) 74V Traction Motors: Model D57 Number 4 Type Series wound Tractive effort 63,375 lbs. | Driving Wheels: Number 4 pair Diameter 40″ Max. Speed 71 mph Air Compressor: Model WBO Type 2 stage Cylinders 3 Capacity (@ 835 rpm) 235 cfm Cooling: Water Air reservoir 212 gal. Lube oil 12 gal. Air brakes: 26L Storage Battery: Number of Cells 32 Voltage 64V Rating (8 hour) 420 Ampere-hours Supplies: Lube oil 243 gal. Cooling water 251 gal. Fuel 1,700 gal. Sand 18 cu. ft. Locomotive Weight: 253,500 lbs. Overall dimensions: Length (between coupler faces) 56′ 2″ Width 10′ 4″ Height (top of rail to top of horn) 15′ 11 |
