GE C36-7

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GE C36-7
C36-7i in Estonia.
Type and origin Power type Diesel-electric Builder GE Transportation Systems (most units) GE do Brazil (15 built for use in Mexico) A Goninan & Co (3 built for use in Australia Model C36-7 Build date 1978–1989 Total produced 599
Specifications Configuration: ​  • AAR C-C Gauge 1,435 mm (4 ft 8 1⁄2 in) as built 1,520 mm (4 ft 11+27⁄32 in) in Estonia Loco weight 366,000 lb to 420,000 lb
Performance figures Power output 3,600–3,750 hp (2,680–2,800 kW) Tractive effort Starting 96,900 lbs. Continuous 91,500 lbs.
Career Locale North America, Australia, Mexico, China, Gabon, Estonia

The GE C36-7 is a 6-axle diesel-electric locomotive built by GE Transportation Systems, GE do Brazil and A Goninan & Co between 1978 and 1989. It is an updated GE U36C with a 16-cylinder FDL engine. It is externally similar to the GE C30-7 but has larger air intakes under the radiators. The dynamic brakes grids of later units are located in a high box behind the cab.^[1] C36-7s were constructed with either 3,600 or 3,750 hp.^[2]