QUOTE: Originally posted by dblstack Evening guys, Anybody have a suggestion regarding a place to find data on locomotive fuel consumption. I'm working on a project and would like to find a quotable source of data. Need something fairly recent. Any tips would be MUCH appreciated. Thx - - Stack [:D]
Originally posted by dblstack Living nearby to MP 186 of the UPRR Austin TX Sub Reply Paul Milenkovic Member sinceJuly 2004 2,741 posts Posted by Paul Milenkovic on Monday, March 21, 2005 10:52 AM I would second Al Krug's site as a good source of info of railroad Diesels at different throttle settings. For a more global analysis of energy usage of different transportation mode, also try http://cta.ornl.gov/data/index.shtml. If GM "killed the electric car", what am I doing standing next to an EV-1, a half a block from the WSOR tracks? Reply Anonymous Member sinceApril 2003 305,205 posts Posted by Anonymous on Monday, March 21, 2005 1:25 PM Age and condition of the engine are also a factor in fuel consumption. As an engine gets older, it starts using more fuel. Not to mention how well the engine is maintained, i.e. tuned up. Reply Edit BaltACD Member sinceMay 2003 From: US 25,274 posts Posted by BaltACD on Monday, March 21, 2005 1:49 PM Ballpark fuel comsumption figures The F7/GP9 era locomotives were figured at 2 gallons to the mile....their 1500 gallon tanks were good fror approximately 750 miles in normal road service. The current generation CW44AC's are ballparked at approximately 4.5 gallons per mile....their 5000 gallon tanks are rated to be good for 1100 miles. The above figures are for locomotives that are running at near their maximum tonnage potential. Used in other services where 8th notch running time is reduced the economy becomes better. Never too old to have a happy childhood! Reply Overmod Member sinceSeptember 2003 21,669 posts Posted by Overmod on Monday, March 21, 2005 5:21 PM Found my reference: in fact, have more than the original one (link in the original page) -- look here -- http://www.lafn.org/~dave/trans/rail/index.html The paper I mentioned is the one for 1937-1963. A couple of the others should prove interesting to you. Note: You might want to correspond with the author via e-mail and have him assist in developing proper theoretical models for your project... Reply GP40-2 Member sinceJuly 2004 803 posts Posted by GP40-2 on Monday, March 21, 2005 8:38 PM It is interesting to note from Al's data that the GE C44-9 uses 16 gallons LESS fuel per hour to generate 4509 HP that a SD40 uses to generate 3000 HP. C44-9 151.8 gal/hr for 4509 HP SD40 167.7 gal/hr for 3000 HP Reply Anonymous Member sinceApril 2003 305,205 posts Posted by Anonymous on Tuesday, March 22, 2005 12:52 AM Thanks much for the data folks Reply Edit Join our Community! Our community is FREE to join. To participate you must either login or register for an account. Login » Register » Search the Community Newsletter Sign-Up By signing up you may also receive occasional reader surveys and special offers from Trains magazine.Please view our privacy policy More great sites from Kalmbach Media Terms Of Use | Privacy Policy | Copyright Policy
Living nearby to MP 186 of the UPRR Austin TX Sub
If GM "killed the electric car", what am I doing standing next to an EV-1, a half a block from the WSOR tracks?
Never too old to have a happy childhood!
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