by ES44AH » Wed Mar 16, 2016 2:55 pm
the new Gas turbine has reached a full scale mock-up. it will be powered by a single GE LM2500 gas turbine engine, the same kind used in modern warships, and will generate almost 25,000hp. the unit will also have a GEVo-12 for auxiliary power. It will be set up in a 3-unit set, like the 8500hp GTELs UP had, the A-unit will have the cab and auxiliary engine and brake equipment, the B-unit with house the turbine and generator, and the C-unit will be a large tender. MNTX #1000 will be the Cumberland shops highest priorty for the time being and should be conducting running tests by the end of the month. The A-unit will be built on frames similar to the AC44, the B-unit will use the frame from a retired DDA40X and the tender is from a Big Boy on the storage track. the turbine will burn Jet B fuel, and refueling spots will be built at the major terminals.
Western Maryland-The Fast Freight Line.