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GE ES44AC
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GE Transportation, now Wabtec

GE ES44AC

GE Evolution Series ES44AC

United States · 2005

2005 · Modern · Diesel

GE ES44AC

GEVO · Evolution Series

In service · C-C

Specification

Specification plate for GE ES44AC
ClassGE Evolution Series ES44AC
NicknamesGEVO, Evolution Series
BuilderGE Transportation, now Wabtec
Year introduced2005
Country builtUnited States
RegionUnited States
OperatorsBNSF, Union Pacific, CSX, Norfolk Southern, CN, others
EraModern
Motive powerDiesel
RoleFreight
UICC-C
Wheel arrangementC-C
Gauge1,435 mm — standard gauge
Quantity built3,700
Power4,400 hp from a 12-cylinder GEVO
Tractive effortAbout 183,000 lbf starting on a heavy AC unit
Top speed121 km/h · 75 mph
WeightAbout 432,000 lb
LengthAbout 74 ft
StatusIn service

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