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Evolution
Series Tier 4
Locomotive

The next generation of locomotives.

GE Transportations Evolution Series Tier 4
Locomotive meets the U.S. Environmental
Protection Agencys (EPA) stringent Tier 4
emission standards without use of any type of
after-treatment.
Part of the ecomagination-certified Evolution Series, this
locomotive will decrease emissions by more than 70 percent
and will save railroad customers more than $1.5 billion in urea
infrastructure and operational costs. GE Transportation has
invested $600 million in the Evolution Series since its
introduction in 2005.

The result? By January 1st, 2015,

GE Transportation will be ready with

a locomotive that meets the Tier 4
emissions standards. The first five
Evolution Series Tier 4 locomotives
completed the first phase of field
testing in the summer with success
and will continue field testing
throughout the rest of the year.
The locomotive certification test
and application to the EPA will be
submitted for approval in time for
GE Transportation to receive
certification by the end of the year.

KEY FEATURES OF THE

EVOLUTION SERIES LOCOMOTIVES
Evolution Series Engine reduces
maintenance costs and helps protect
the environment
Advanced air-to-air cooling system
enhances performance and lowers
emissions
AC individual-axle traction control
enables greater hauling power along
with reduced slippage on startups,
grades and suboptimal track
conditions
Dynamic braking technology
reduces wheel and brake shoe
wear by 20 to 40%
Computer controlled architecture
improves diagnostics and simplifies
operation
Over 5,000 units operating around
the world

OPTIMIZED OUTCOMES OF
THE EVOLUTION SERIES
TIER 4 LOCOMOTIVE
No performance lost from Tier 3
Extended maintenance and service
intervals

70%

more than 70% reduction in

emissions from Tier 3

Alternator Brushes
GEs Evolution Series Tier 4 Locomotive is equipped with a state-of-the-art
VSPD control system that no longer requires an auxiliary alternator. The
alternator rotor brushes access cover is secured with bolts.

Exhaust/Intake Valve Access

Two access valve covers were introduced to make it easier to adjust the
exhaust and intake valve timing.

Fuel
GEs Evolution Series Tier 4 Locomotive
will require the ultra-low sulfur
ASTMD975 Diesel #2 fuel.

Locomotive
Model

Evolution Series
Tier 4

Track Gauge

Standard (56.5 in)

Length

74 ft, 6.00 in

Width

10 ft, 2.80 in

Weight

426,000 lbs*

Water Fill

Clearance

AAR Plate L

locomotive. A sight-glass window is provided on the engine cab door to view the
cooling water level without opening the door.

Norminal HP

4365 THP

Fuel Filter
of the locomotive, and the same size nuts

Baggie Filter

Capacities

are provided on the A-side of the locomotive

Fuel

5300 Gal Max,

4800 Gal usable

Waste Storage

Bolt on 90 ~ 95
gallon retention
tank

Sand

50 cubic feet (25

front / 25 rear)

Cooling water

~ 345 gallon

Lube Oil

~ 430 gallon

door access is located in the same area.

Lube Oil & Oil Filter

Generation 4 Long Life Lube Oil will be required.
Unlike previous Evolution Series Locomotives,
the Tier 4 Locomotive will require fourteen
housing has access doors on both the A and
designed for 184-day capacity.

Aux Filter
and the housing is located on the B-side of
the locomotive.

* Varies by customer and model.

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