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GE 25-tonner info

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GE 25-tonner info
Posted by Alex V. on Tuesday, May 13, 2008 9:49 PM

Could someone kindly give me the following dimensions for a GE 23 or 25-tonner?  Thanks.

1. Cab length (depth)

2. Cab height

3. Hood width

4. Hood height

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Posted by dldance on Friday, May 16, 2008 8:09 PM

It will take me a week or so to get back to you but I can measure one.  Any other dimensions you want while I am at it?

dd

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Posted by blue streak 1 on Friday, May 16, 2008 8:37 PM
GE used to have a repair facility in Chamblee, Ga. where all the small switchers were overhauled. I have no idea if it still is there. If it is bet they could give you all the information.
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Posted by Alex V. on Monday, May 19, 2008 11:10 PM

"dldance"; Through thinking and laying my project out, I now need the measurements for a boxcab 23/25-tonner.  Since these don't have a hood, the only applicable measurement would be cab height, right?   I think that's about the only measurement I'll need.  Thanks.

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Posted by dldance on Wednesday, May 21, 2008 8:10 PM

Golden Spike uses a GE 25 tonner with conventional (not box) cab for moving the steam locomotives around when not under steam.  Right now - as we are in operating season - the GE is parked in a secure place about 1/4 mile from the engine house.  So my plan was to go early on my normal volunteering day, get access to the locomotive and measure it.  I will still measure cab height but it is from a conventional cab.

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Posted by Alex V. on Thursday, May 22, 2008 11:02 PM
Well, my 25-tonner project has gone down the tubes.  I'm sorry if I put anybody to any trouble.  Oh well, a project for another year!  Thanks, guys.
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Posted by dldance on Wednesday, May 28, 2008 6:13 PM

here is the information anyway:

Cab height - 121.5 inches from rail head / 78 inches from deck

Length - 182 inches excluding couplers

Width - 96 inches

Hood height - 57 inches from deck

Hood width - 48.5 inches

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Posted by Alex V. on Wednesday, May 28, 2008 10:52 PM
Thank you.  I may wind up needing that info some day, so I'll save it.
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Posted by dldance on Thursday, May 29, 2008 8:46 PM

I hope the 25 tonner is still running then.

dd

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