EMD GT38ACe
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The EMD GT38ACe or Indonesian Railways Class CC205 is a diesel-electric locomotive made by Electro-Motive Diesel for export in Indonesia. There are 50 locomotives owned by PT Kereta Api, all of them are for coal duties in Sumatera and replace the aging EMD G26. It's also one of two most advanced locomotive in Indonesia (the other being GE CM20EMP).
History
PT Kereta Api operates the EMD G26 since 1986 and slowly tears down during operation due to its old age. In 2011, PT Kereta Api orders 5 brand new locomotives which they think capable enough to replace the G26.
Numbering
The Locomotive is numbered as CC 205 01 till CC 205 55 ( Including the bonus unit ). But, due to the latest rule of the Ministry of Transportation, then the numbering is changed due to its arrival year.
- The First Arrival ( 2011 )
In this year, the first-six-unit locomotive were arrived. Their numberings are CC 205 01 till CC 205 06. But with the latest rule, the numbering were changed to CC 205 11 01 till CC 205 11 06
- The Second Arrival ( 2013 )
Most of the locomotive arrived in this year. Nearly 44 locomotives were arrived. Their numberings are CC 205 07 till CC 205 50. But with the latest rule, the numbering were changed to CC 205 13 01 till CC 205 13 44.
- The Last Arrival / The Bonus Unit ( 2014 )
The bonus unit were arrived in 2014, and these units are the youngest CC 205 in Sumatera. These units were numbered as CC 205 51 till CC 205 55. But now with the latest rule, the numbering are changed into CC 205 14 01 till CC 205 14 05.
Performance
The CC205 can haul up more than 60 (sixty) coal hoppers in the consist, thanks to the AC Traction technology applied in the locomotive, which can produce output more that 2200 HP. But, not all stations in Sumatera can fit more than 60 coal hoppers, due to the length of the yard each station. Nowadays, two or more CC205s are coupled together, using Multiple Unit for easier haul, especially on grades. Unlike other locomotives in Indonesia, CC205 has met EPA Tier 2 emission regulation and is more efficient up to 25% - thanks to the latest generation of EMD 710G engine that employs an electronic fuel injection system and several tweaks on the exhaust system. The maximum speed of this locomotive is 50 mph (80 km/h), but it operates normally at 19-37 mph (30–60 km/h) due to the total gross weight of the entire cars consist. Two units of CC205s could replace three units of CC202s for hauling 60 coal hoppers.
Builders
All of the first batch locomotives were built at EMD Plant in London, Ontario. Later batches came from EMD Plant at Muncie, Indiana.
Features
All of the locomotives have a distinctive PT Kereta Api's old red-blue livery, similar to the CC202. Inside the cab, old school side controller has been replaced with more modern cockpit with EM2000 computer system and digital display.
Bonus Units for PT. Kereta Api Indonesia
In 2014, PT. KAI received 5 (five) more EMD GT38ACe from Progress Rail - EMD as bonus units. These bonus units were given free by Progress Rail - EMD as their compensation of responsibility due to the lateness of delivery (off-schedule) of 44 (forty-four) EMD GT38ACe ordered by PT. KAI to Indonesia in 2013. As a result, PT. KAI has 55 units GT38ACes; 50 were purchased and 5 were bonus. All 55 (fifty-five) units of GT38ACes owned by PT. KAI are in service, hauling coal trains in Sumatera.
Other Operator
In February 2015, Congo-Ocean Railway taking delivery of 10 GT38ACe locomotives that have similar specification as PT KAI locos [1]
References
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