U36C - MagnumMacKivler/RLCPT2 GitHub Wiki
The U36C's biggest purchaser was the FCP of Mexico, who bought 104. A large amount of these units survived to become Super 7 rebuilds. Photo courtesy Craig Garver
The U36C is an uprated U33C to replace the latter model. Having spent close to 13 years refining the FDL, GE introduced the final uprating of the Universal series, bringing their lineup to the 3000-3600 HP standard EMD had pioneered six years earlier. Despite this, the U36C had missed the mark for 3600 horsepower equipment, as the majority of roads had centered around 3000 horsepower road switcher power over 3600. Still, the U36C sold a decent 238, with 100 going to the ATSF and 104 going to FCP, both of whom got very long lives out of their U36's through rebuilds.
When the Universal series was superceded by the Dash 7 series, the U36C was replaced by the C36-7.
PT-Specific Information
| General Info | - |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | GE 7FDL-16F (1) |
| Horsepower | 3600 for traction |
| Truck Type | GE FB-3 |
| Axles | 6 |
| Traction Motors | 6 |
| Minimum Weight | 363,000 lbs |
| Maximum Weight | 420,000 lbs |
| Model Base Speed | 70 MPH |
| Top Speed | 70, 80, or 86 ⚠ |
| Electrical System | - |
|---|---|
| Generator Max Current | 5400 Amps |
| Max Traction Motor (TM) Current | 1800 Amps |
| Max Continuous TM Current | 1195 Amps |
| Traction Motor Type | DC |
| Factor of Adhesion | 29% ⚠ |
| Transition Mode | Automatic, no selector |
| Transition Groups | 2, 1 |
| Transition Shunts | 1, 1 |
| Generator Transition | No |
| Traction Control | APR + Sand |
| Dynamic Braking (DB) Mode (if used) | Mechanical Blowers (0), automatic |
| DB Max Current | 740 Amps |
| DB Max Continuous Current | 740 Amps |
| Blended Braking | No |
| Miscellaneous | - |
|---|---|
| Head-End Power (HEP) | No |
| HEP Power Consumption | N/A |
| HEP Standby/Run Mode | N/A |
| Load Ramp Speed | 3 Amps/Tick |
| TM Overload Protection | No |
| Starter Mode | Manual Primer, Manual Start |
| Air Brake Schedule | 26-L |
| Compressor CFM | 236.25 (Wabco 3CDCBL @ 1050 RPM) |
| Main Reservoir Volume | 32.4 Cubic Feet |
Notes
⚠: Not Verified or Educated Guess
(1): Very very late units were offered with CHEC excitation, and classed as 7FDL-16G.