Towards the end of 2004, impending EPA regulations forced GE and EMD, the nation's two major locomotive builders, to redesign their respective line-ups. GE's demo unit was tested on the AP&W's Pittsburg Division in western Pennsylvania, passing through Hillsdale.
The new locomotive is here! GE 2005 is the new prototype demonstrator for the forthcomming Evolution Series. A GE rep brags about his company's latest model to the Hillsdale gang while waiting for the operating crew.
GE 2005 is a 4400hp engine; officially an ES44AC (Evolution Series, 4400hp, AC traction motors).
Built to meet tougher emissions standards, the new engine also boasts improved fuel economy as well -it has a 12-cylinder engine instead of the 16-cylinder of its predecessor, the AC4400.
The new, larger radiator not only provides improved engine cooling, but reduced emissions as well thanks to its split air/water cooling systems which provide cooler intake air to the engine. The smaller engine allows for the needed increase in cooling capacity.
Earl is on the front platform talking to the GE rep before heading inside to check out GE's latest -and to put her to the test with a loaded train!
The new locomotive is here! GE 2005 is the new prototype demonstrator for the forthcomming Evolution Series. A GE rep brags about his company's latest model to the Hillsdale gang while waiting for the operating crew.
GE 2005 is a 4400hp engine; officially an ES44AC (Evolution Series, 4400hp, AC traction motors).
Built to meet tougher emissions standards, the new engine also boasts improved fuel economy as well -it has a 12-cylinder engine instead of the 16-cylinder of its predecessor, the AC4400.
The new, larger radiator not only provides improved engine cooling, but reduced emissions as well thanks to its split air/water cooling systems which provide cooler intake air to the engine. The smaller engine allows for the needed increase in cooling capacity.
Earl is on the front platform talking to the GE rep before heading inside to check out GE's latest -and to put her to the test with a loaded train!
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