Number 12 and 12b were completed by ge during february 1960 cn s 33227 and 33228 and were actually a single locomotive. A gas turbineelectric locomotive gtel is a locomotive that uses a gas turbine to drive an electric generator or alternator, producing an electric current which is used to power traction motors. The first unit contained the cab, 850 horsepower auxiliary diesel engine, and other control. Union pacific operated the largest fleet of gas turbine electric locomotives gtels of any railroad in the world. The two units were streamlined, 90 feet 10 inches 27. Union pacific railroad gtel gas turbineelectric locomotive 12 at cheyenne, wyoming on august 27, 1965, kodachrome by chuck zeiler. Union pacifics sherman hill in the diesel era hardcover. Union pacifics turbine era published 2001 by withers publishing. It is not for the faint hearted or those who do not like rail related material. Review by david ottephotos by the author between the current state of the economy and the fact that the population of dedicated model railroaders appears to be slowly shrinking, any new hobby manufacturer attempting to enter this marketplace will quickly recognize the gamble involved. The general electric steam turbine locomotives were two steam turbine locomotives built by general electric ge for union pacific up in 1938. Union pacific turbines of the wasatch railfandepot. Scaletrains union pacific turbine in ho scale model. Timko join us for a detailed look at union pacifics switcher, slug, and turbine fleet.
Union pacifics turbine era 2001 edition open library. They certainly have a lot of great things going for them to usher in the new year. About gas turbine locomotives union pacific railroad. This type of locomotive was first experimented with in 1920 but reached its peak in the 1950s to 1960s. Union pacific s turbine era union pacific by wolff, a.
J and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Union pacific power 19652015 in color volume 1 morning. Search for library items search for lists search for contacts search for a library. Minnesota historical society northern pacific railway company. A gas turbine locomotive is a type of railway locomotive in which the prime mover is a gas turbine. Union pacific gas turbine cutaway drawing classic trains magazine. Take a detailed look at union pacifics switcher, slug and turbine fleet. Ge steam turbine locomotives the general electric steam turbine locomotives were two steam turbine locomotives built by general electric ge for union pacific up in 1938. Decoration in french style bunch of lavender covered with burlap and book bundle. The same book has a photo of the 987 on page 193 with all the same. The prototype turbines were the 1950s manifestation of the union pacific s ongoing love affair with massive, largerthanlife locomotives a family line of giant up power that began with the 9000class 4122 steamers, continued with the challengers, big boys, and gas turbines, and ended with the dda40x centennial diesels. Although powerful they werent the best use of power, they used twice as much fuel as the diesel engine loco s, they were put to work on long heavy freight work. Amtrak train freed from snow after being stranded for 36 hours in oregon mountains. For more than a century, the blue mountains of oregon have echoed with the sounds of hardworking trains laboring up and down steep grades and squealing through numerous curves.
Developed first with westinghouse, then with general electric, the result was union pacific s audacious introduction of the gtel gas turbine electric locomotive. Union pacific gtel gas turbine electric locomotive union pacific operated the largest fleet of gas turbine electric locomotives gtel of any railroad in the world. The electric current thus produced is used to power traction motors. Included between the two volumes is a full chronology of the development of union pacifics diesel locomotive fleet, and a listing of all locomotive models and their quantities up to 1982, including retirements and dispositions to that date. Today, wind energy is helping americans become less dependent on foreign oil by providing alternative energy sources, so it is fitting that the wind energy industry continues to ship more products with union pacific railroad. See more ideas about gas turbine, union pacific railroad, locomotive. Withers publishing book union pacifics turbine era. Union pacifics turbine era hardcover 1 january 2001 by wolff a. Union pacific reports environmental strategies, stewardship and risks to cdp completes inaugural water questionnaire.
Explore the veranda turbines, rebuilt sw10s, yseries units, control car remote control locomotives, shop and tie plant switchers and more. The power runs into the ground and is sent to a substation and, eventually, onto the power companys grid. Union pacific s turbine era hardcover january 1, 2001 by a. The days of the worlds most powerful and dramatic motive power on the union pacific railroad have now become a part of railroad history. The turbine, rather than an internal combustion diesel engine, drove an alternator generator to supply electricity to electric motors mounted on the axles. Diesels of the union pacific, the classic era, volume ii. The prototype was introduced in 1948 and was followed by three series of production locomotives. In the decade they were operated, union pacifics 8500series gas turbine electric locomotives earned two nicknames. This power output was more than double that of dieselelectric units of that era.
Union pacific railroad provides wind energy industry with. Classic era volume one covers the roster up to and including all of the 900series passenger locomotives. The train, carrying 183 passengers, hit a fallen tree on the track east of eugene, ore. Turbines westward is the best available information about ups big blow era. Jul 26, 2015 unp s answer to the coal problem is critical to the mediumterm future of the company. Union pacific turbines of the wasatch dvd train video depot. Number 12 and 12b were completed by ge during february 1960 cns 33227 and 33228 and were actually a single locomotive. Between 1958 and 1961, general electric built 30 giant gasturbineelectric locomotives for union pacific. Lees book explains that up tried resetting generator excitation to absorb the higher rating but only on test. Stylistically, they resembled ups pullmandesigned m3. In the 1930s this type of locomotive was seen as a way both to revitalize steam power and challenge the diesel locomotives then being introduced. Union pacifics turbine era hardcover january 1, 2001 by a. Jan 17, 2016 canadian pacific shows no sign of letting up in its quest to take over norfolk southern corp. Instead of using electricity to make wind, turbines harness wind, turning a generator inside to create electricity.
Union pacific railroad provides wind energy industry. A gas turbine electric locomotive, or gtel, is a locomotive that uses a gas turbine to drive an electric generator or alternator. Numerous attempts at this type of locomotive were made, mostly without success. Morningsun union pacific power 19652015 in color volume. Definitely the highlight as of late has been the recent ford licensing of united pacifics allsteel reproductions of the 1932 ford 5window coupe body. Wolff and a great selection of similar new, used and collectible books available now at great prices.
The union pacific gtels were a series of gas turbineelectric locomotives built by alcoge and. Most photos are half a page and all black and white with brief captions under each. By the end of 1969, all 30 of the big blows were silent. Neuhart took control of ups mechanical department in 1949 and up started its turbine era. Union pacific railroad gtel gas turbine electric locomotive 12 at cheyenne, wyoming on august 27, 1965, kodachrome by chuck zeiler. One of america s most recognized companies, union pacific railroad connects 23 states in the western twothirds of the country by rail, providing a critical link in the global supply chain.
A wind turbine works the exact opposite of a household fan. Union pacific gtel 8500 horsepower gas turbine electric locomotives. Class i railroad owned by union pacific corporation operating 31,800 route miles of track and covering 23 states in the western twothirds of the united states. The prototype, up 50, was the first in a series built by general electric for union pacifics longhaul cargo services and marketed by the alcoge partnership until 1953. The ge steam turbine locomotives were both the first turbine locomotives to be built in north america as well as ge s only steampowered locomotives. Union pacific operated the largest fleet of gas turbineelectric locomotives gtels of any railroad in the world.
Union pacific railroads heritage fleet updated 4262003 total pictures online 75. Jan 01, 2001 prices including delivery for union pacific s turbine era by wolff a. The most awesome and strongest locomotive in all the world. West coast and gulf coast ports to eastern gateways, connects with canadas rail systems and is the only railroad serving all six major mexico gateways. Union pacific power 19652015 in color volume 1 morning sun. Up supper power locos from 4500hp gas turbines to centennial 6600hp dda40x. This book covers steam and gas turbine locomotives and trains, how they functioned. Developed first with westinghouse, then with general electric, the result was union pacifics audacious introduction of the gtel gas turbineelectric locomotive. Union pacifics 8500series gas turbine electric locomotives earned the nicknames super fleet as they were the largest, most powerful locomotives ever employed by the railroad. They were massive machines at 900 000 lbs weight and some 80ft long. Union pacific s heritage fleetunits for years union pacific has been well known for its acknowledgement of railroad history. This book about the gasturbine locomotives of the union pacifics was apart from. Schramm, the locomotives were the most ambitious and technologically advanced locomotives to have traveled american rails to that point.
The prototype, up 50 was the first in a series built by general electric, marketed by the alcoge partnership until 1953, for union pacific s longhaul cargo services. Rod authority recently got a chance to touch base with the folks from united pacific during this years sema show. A gas turbineelectric locomotive, or gtel, is a locomotive that uses a gas turbine to drive an electric generator or alternator. A steam turbine locomotive is a steam locomotive which transmits steam power to the wheels via a steam turbine. Union pacific gtel gas turbineelectric locomotive union pacific operated the largest fleet of gas turbineelectric locomotives gtel of any railroad in the world. Unp just released second quarter numbers, and they were ugly to say the least. Union pacifics big boy locomotive restoration colorado. The railroad has chugged through some stormy weather, going. Union pacific passenger locomotives of the streamlined era poster union pacific. Ibla 95593 decided june 30, 1999 appeal from a decision by the director, minerals management service, affirming a decision by the regional director, gulf of mexico, denying a request for a retroactive suspension of production. Information about union pacific diesel locomotives, from 1934 to 1982.
Feb 26, 20 in 1862, abe lincoln approved the pacific railroad act sent to him by congress, and the union pacific railway nyse. And the third type of turbine, driven by the combustion of burning fuel gasses against the turbine blades, as was found in union pacific locomotive. This type of locomotive was first experimented with during the second world war, but reached its peak in the 1950s to 1960s. Against the wind, canadian pacific presses its case to. If there are variations, we will notate them above. Withers publishing book union pacifics turbine era 9582. Last week, the company released a white paper restating its case for marrying up with the norfolk. In its sixth annual public disclosure to cdp, union pacific submitted climate change data, discussing efforts to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. A good reference of 64 pages between 2 6 photos of each of the turbines produced. Find all the books, read about the author, and more. Union pacific reports environmental strategies, stewardship. The prototype turbines were the 1950s manifestation of the union pacifics ongoing love affair with massive, largerthanlife locomotives a family line of giant up power that began with the 9000class 4122 steamers, continued with the challengers, big boys, and gas turbines, and ended with the dda40x centennial diesels. The prototype, up 50, was the first in a series built by general electric for union pacific s longhaul cargo services and marketed by the alcoge partnership until 1953. Prior to its release of an official commemorative series union pacific had unveiled a number of earlier locomotives with special liveries.
In honor of the 150th anniversary of the pacific railway act, we take a look back at ten great american passenger trains, from steam engines to streamliners. Chugging along with higher dividends union pacific has quietly put together a strong history for dividend growth. Author see all formats and editions hide other formats and editions. Union pacific s gas turbine fleet totalled 55 locomotives. Gas turbineelectric locomotive mcgill university school of.
The month of pentrex union pacifics mighty turbines youtube. Even with todays powerful, hightech locomotives, railroaders still face a daunting challenge of running long and heavy trains through a range of mountains with three. Several types of gas turbine locomotive have been developed, differing mainly in the means by which mechanical power is conveyed to the driving wheels drivers. Union pacifics railroad network is the biggest in the united states and utilizes over 45,000 employees. Even with today s powerful, hightech locomotives, railroaders still face a daunting challenge of running long and heavy trains through a range of mountains with three. Union pacific was the only railroad in the united states to own and operate gas turbine locomotives. Against the wind, canadian pacific presses its case to merge. The turbine, rather than an internal combustion diesel engine, drove an alternatorgenerator to supply electricity to electric motors mounted on the axles. Union pacifics turbine era union pacific by wolff, a. Some captions with good info but mostly just stating when and where the photo was taken. Union pacific railroad s heritage fleet updated 4262003 total pictures online 75. Perhaps the following material and pictures will in some small way recapture the strength of that era.
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