SE15B NZE15BE - FresnoSubber/Fresno-and-Co.-Trainbuild-Tomfuckery GitHub Wiki
AL Gilbert’s NZE15BE. This unit replaced a GP10 at the grain elevator in Keyes, not far from Turlock, CA. Photo Credit: FresnoSubber
The SE15B, later the NZE15B, is Knoxville’s response for a heavy duty switcher/light duty branchline worker. It is for this reason why railroads like the Napa Valley Wine Train and SEPTA went for these engines, for their proven reliability. They can have the old NRE Cab, or can be an end-cab switcher.
Technical Specifications
| General Info | - |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | MTU 16V2000M96 |
| Horsepower | 1560 |
| Truck Type | Blomberg B |
| Axles | 4 |
| Traction Motors | 4 |
| Minimum Weight | 244,800 lbs |
| Maximum Weight | 276,000 lbs |
| Model Base Speed | 60 MPH |
| Top Speed | 60 MPH |
| Electrical System | - |
|---|---|
| Generator Max Current | 6000 Amps |
| Max TM Current | 1500 Amps |
| Max Continuous TM Current | 1050 Amps |
| Traction Motor Type | DC |
| Adhesion | 25% |
| Transition Mode | Automatic with no Selector |
| Transition Groups | 1 |
| Transition Shunts | 1 |
| Generator Transition | Yes |
| Traction Control | ETC |
| Dynamic Braking Mode | Electronic Blowers |
| DB Max Current | 700 Amps |
| DB Max Continuous Current | 700 Amps |
| Blended Braking | No |
| Miscellaneous | - |
|---|---|
| Head-End Power (HEP) | i'm afraid not |
| HEP Power Consumption | N/A |
| HEP Standby/Run Mode | N/A |
| Load Ramp Speed | 5 Amps/Tick ⚠️ |
| TM Overload Protection | No |
| Start Mode | Fully Automatic Start |
| Air Brake Schedule | 26-L |
| Compressor CFM | 159 (Atlas GAR37 @ 2750 RPM) |
| Main Air Reservoir | 33.8 Cubic Feet ⚠️ |