EMD FT36HCW-2

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Power typeDiesel–electric
Power typeDiesel–electric
DesignerGeneral Motors Electro-Motive Division
BuilderHyundai Rotem.
EMD FT36HCW-2
FT36HCW-2 7006 running as a Mugunghwa train.
Type and origin
Power typeDiesel–electric
DesignerGeneral Motors Electro-Motive Division
BuilderHyundai Rotem.
ModelFT36HCW-2
Build date1986-1987
Total produced15
Specifications
Configuration:
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 • AARC-C
 • UICCo'Co'
 • CommonwealthCo-Co
Gauge1,435 mm (4 ft 8+1⁄2 in)
Trucks6-Wheel
Wheel diameter1,016 mm (40.0 in)
Minimum curve24°
Wheelbase4,140 mm (13 ft 7 in) between axles in each truck
Pivot centres13,260 mm (43 ft 6 in) between bolsters truck pivots
Length20,982 mm (68 ft 10.1 in)
Width3,150 mm (10 ft 4 in)
Height4,000 mm (13 ft 1 in)
Axle load19.6 tonnes (19.3 long tons; 21.6 short tons)
Loco weight118 tonnes (116 long tons; 130 short tons)
Fuel typeDiesel
Fuel capacity6,400–12,100 L (1,400–2,700 imp gal; 1,700–3,200 US gal)
Lubricant cap.920 L (200 imp gal; 240 US gal)
Coolant cap.1,120 L (250 imp gal; 300 US gal)
Sandbox cap.250 L (8.8 cu ft)
Prime moverEMD 16-645E3 (originally 16-645F3B) (2 Stroke V Engine design)
RPM range334-904 ​
 • RPM low idle225
 • RPM idle316
 • Maximum RPM1000
Engine typeV16 diesel engine
AspirationTurbocharged & Supercharged (Optional)
AlternatorGM D18
GeneratorMain: GM - AR6
Auxilary: Delco A8102
Traction motorsGM - D77 (6)
Cylinders16
Cylinder size229 mm (9.0 in) x 250 mm (9.8 in)
Gear ratio57:20
MU workingYes
Loco brakeBlended
Train brakesWestinghouse 24RL (Air Brake)
Safety systemsATS, ATP
Performance figures
Maximum speed150 km/h (93 mph) ( 170 km/h (110 mph))
Power output2,500 kW (3,400 hp) (originally 2,800 kW (3,800 hp))
Tractive effort:
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 • Starting21,210 kgf (46,800 lbf) @ 25%
 • Continuous19,560 kgf (43,100 lbf) @ 19 km/h (12 mph)
Career
OperatorsKorail
Class7000
Numbers7001-7015
Nicknames"봉고:(Bongo)"
LocaleSouth Korea
First runJuly 1986-July 1987
Last run12 December 2011-9 November 2012
Preserved1 (7001)
Scrapped2015-2018
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The EMD FT36CW-2, classified as the Class 7000 locomotive under Korail, was a Korean semi-high-speed diesel–electric locomotive. It was built to make the Saemaul Class trains more streamlined before the 1988 Olympics. The locomotives were built between 1986 and 1987 and were all retired between 2011 and 2012 when they reached the end of their 25-year lifespans.

The FT36HCW-2 is only capable of hauling passenger cars.

The braking system is of an electric type, unlike the air brakes used on the larger GT26CW and GT26CW-2 diesel-electric locomotives. However, dynamic braking was prohibited from use due to the aging of the traction motors.

The cab only had windows on one side of the train, so it was hard to see in the other side of the train. Therefore, the top speed when driving in slower speeds was limited to 25 km/h.

History

  • June 1986: Units 7001-7009 are introduced into service.
  • July 1987: Units 7010-7015 are introduced into service. These units had several slight changes.
  • 2011: Units 7001-7009 are retired. Unit 7001 is slated for preservation.
  • November 28, 2012: Units 7010-7015 are retired.

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