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GE Fuel Consumption at Idle
| Locomotive | Gallons/Hr |
|---|---|
| UI8B UI8-7 |
3.5 |
| U23B&C B&C23-7 |
3.5 |
| U30B&C B&C30-7 |
3.5 |
| U33B&C | 3.5 |
| U36B&C B&C36-7 |
3.5 |
| C39-8 | 5.0 |
| CW40-8 C40-8 |
5.0 |
| B40-8 | 4.0 |
| C44-8* | 5.5 |
Throttle setting - Idle. For extreme cold, throttle setting may be higher when idling (notch 3) resulting in higher fuel consumption
*Split Cooling
Data source: International Association of Railway Operating Officers
