How Much Horsepower Does A GE Locomotive Have?
The AC6000CW is a 6,000-horsepower (4,500 kW) diesel electric locomotive built between 1995 and 2001 by GE Transportation. It is among the world's most powerful single-engined diesel locomotives. The locomotive was designed for extremely high horsepower needs, such as pulling heavy coal and ore trains.
Does GE still make locomotive engines?
The G.E. unit is a leading manufacturer of locomotives for freight trains, and it had sales of $4.2 billion in 2017. The combined company, Wabtec and G.E. executives said, will be stronger, have a broader mix of rail operations and become a Fortune 500 corporation.
G.E. Spins Off Railroad Business - The New York Times
How many horsepower is a train locomotive?
How many horsepower is a diesel locomotive? A locomotive's diesel engine is connected to an electric generator that is either DC or AC. In either case, the power produced is around 3,200 horsepower.
How Diesel Locomotives Work - Science | HowStuffWorks
What locomotive has the most horsepower?
All hail Mother Russia: with 17,838 horsepower, the Novocherkassk 4E5K locomotive is the most powerful in the world.
The 9 Most Powerful Locomotives in the World | The Drive