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INTRODUCTION

The purpose of this manual is to serve as a guide for railroad personnel engaged in the operation of the ELECTRO-MOTIVE 1750 HP GP9 locomotive.

The first three sections of the manual present the necessary information to enable the engineman to successfully operate the Locomotive "over the road." A general description and Location of the component parts is contained in Section 1. Section 2 outlines the recommended procedures to be followed for successful operation of the Locomotive equipment. A description and general operation of the most commonly used "extras," including dynamic brakes, is found at the end of Section 2. Section 3 outlines the possible causes, location, and correction of difficulties that may be encountered while "on the road."

Sections 4 and 5 of the manual nave been included for those who desire a more thorough knowledge of the locomotive's Systems and Electrical equipment. Charts and wiring diagrams are used to illustrate the descriptive material.

Principal articles of each section are numbered consecutively for ready reference, as is each page of the section. Articles and pages are numbered in the 100 series type of numbering. A page in the 400's is in Section 4 as is any article numbered in the 400's.

GP9-0-1256                                                            GENERAL

GENERAL DATA

                                                             U.S.     Imp.
                                                             Gals.    Gals.
Fuel Oil Capacity                                            900      750
Lube Oil Capacity                                            200      167
Cooling Water Capacity
("G" Valve Level)                                            230      192

Steam Generator Water
Capacity                                                     900      750

Gear Ratios and Maximum Speeds:

                         65/12           55 MPH
                         62/15           65 MPH
                         61/16           71 MPH
                         60/17           77 MPH
                         59/18           83 MPH
                         58/19           89 MPH

Weight - Fully Loaded      244,000 mm. - 248,000 max.lbs.

Couplers                                       Type "E"

Sand Capacity                                  18 cu. ft.

Number Of Drivers                              4 pair

Wheel Diameter                                 40"

Weight On Drivers                              100%

Truck Centers                                  31' 0"

Truck Rigid Wheelbase                          9' 0"

Minimum Curve Radius Coupled To Car            150' (390)
Coupled To Another Locomotive Of
Same Type With Type "E" Coupling               274' (210)

Length Between Coupler Pulling Faces.          56' 2"

Maximum Height Above Rail                      14' 6"

Width Over Handrails                           10' 3"

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