| Revised: 1 Jan. 2015 | 
Artwork by:  Jean-Denis Bachand | 
|  Engine Builder:  Sulzer | 
Engine:  8ASL  | 
|  Cycle:  4 | 
Bore & Stroke: Not Available | 
|  RPM Max/Min: | 
Not Available | 
| Type: 8L | 
Total Horsepower:  2800 | 
| Main Generator: GE | 
Model:  GT598 | 
| Gear Ratio: 62:15  | 
Speed: 65 mph   | 
| Trucks:   4-Wheel | 
Configuration: B-B  | 
| Traction Motor Blowers: 2 | 
Model: GE Elec. Drive | 
| Weight: 252,000 lbs | 
Traction Motors: GE 752 (4)   | 
| Tractive Effort (starting) 70,000 lbs @ 25% | 
Tractive Effort (continuous): 61,000 lbs @ 10.7 mph | 
| Multiple Unit Capability: Yes | 
Dynamic Braking:  Yes | 
| Auxilary Generator:  GE GY27 | 
Alternator:  GE GY27 | 
| Air Compressor:  Westinghouse | 
Model:  3CDC | 
| Air Brake:  Westinghouse | 
Model:  26L | 
| Quantity Built:  4 
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Dates: 1978 | 
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| Exterior Dimensions
 |  TE70-4s | 
| Total Length | 
60'-02" | 
| Wheel Diameter | 
40" | 
| Truck Wheel Base | 
9'-04" | 
| Height to Top Hood | 
15'-03.5" | 
| Height to Top Cab  | 
15'-07" | 
| Cab Width | 
10'-06.5" | 
| Hood Width | 
9'-11" | 
| Height of Walkway | 
9'-04" | 
| Walkway Width | 
5'-00" | 
| Center Bolster | 
36'-02" | 
| Center Front Truck to Front Pilot | 
3'-00.5" | 
| Center Rear Truck to Rear Pilot | 
3'-00.5"  | 
| Distance between Truck Centers | 
45'-06" | 
| Minimum Turning Radious | 
39 degrees  | 
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| Fuel Oil:  1200 gal.
 | Lubricating Oil:  168 gal. | 
| Engine Cooling Water: 80 gal.
 | Sand Capacity:  18 cu. ft. | 
| Options: -
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- The Contemporary Diesel Spotter's Guide by Louis A. Marre and Jerry A. Pinkepank 
 
- Diesel Spotter's Guide Update by Louis A. Marre and Jerry A. Pinkepank 
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