Turbine Locomotives
Model designation | Build year | Total produced | AAR wheel arrangement | Prime mover | Power output | Image |
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GE steam turbine locomotives | 1938 | 2 | 2-C+C-2 | Steam turbine | 2,500 hp (1.86 MW) | |
4500 HP GTEL | 1948–1954 | 26 | B+B-B+B | Gas turbine | 4,500 hp (3.4 MW) |
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8500 HP GTEL | 1958–1961 | 30 | C-C+C-C | Gas turbine | 8,500 hp (6.3 MW) |
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