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GE U50

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Runs on Scratchoza's railway map

The GE U50 locomotive is a diesel-electric for Union Pacific Railroad in the need of high horsepower locomotives. Built from 1963 until 1965. There were 26 units produced and are scrapped.


Control

Trim for throttle


Due to its span bolster, it take curves just fine

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General Characteristics

  • Created On Windows
  • Wingspan 9.1ft (2.8m)
  • Length 71.7ft (21.9m)
  • Height 11.8ft (3.6m)
  • Empty Weight 26,898lbs (12,201kg)
  • Loaded Weight 39,866lbs (18,083kg)

Performance

  • Power/Weight Ratio 7.779
  • Wing Loading N/A
  • Wing Area 0.0ft2 (0.0m2)
  • Drag Points 18543

Parts

  • Number of Parts 380
  • Control Surfaces 0
  • Performance Cost 1,762
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    11.7k MRM19

    Kind of interesting but these locos actually had a very short life as they were replaced by EMD's 8-axle DD40Xs only four years later which also ended up being retired about 10 years after being built for U.P.

    Nice work btw!

    +2 1.5 years ago
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    We are union pacific, and our stories just begun!

    +2 1.5 years ago