I saw what appeared to be two brand new UP Diesel locos at the yard
between 4th and 1st Avenues in Seattle today. The script that usually
lists the model number read, “C45ACCTE.” I assume the “C” stands for
3-axle truck, the “45” to be 4500 hp, the “AC” to be AC traction
motors, but I have no idea what the rest of it stands for. They both
were numbered in the 5000s. Anybody know what these animals are?
Scott D. Groff
D & H Adirondack Branch
Check here:
http://railwiki.com/C45ACCTE/
THE UP IS CRANKING OUT AN EXTRA 100 H.P. OUT OF AN AC4400 PROBABLY TO GET EXTRA MONEY OUT OF THEIR MODELING COPYRITES!!![8][}:)][censored][censored]
I believe the rest of it stands for Controlled Tractive Effort.
As an Locomotive Engineer (Retired) I really did not like GE stuff.
(They ran sluglish) GIVE ME EMD. any day to pull freight!
B.E.C.
If they are numbered from UP 5353 through 5553, they are ES44AC’s (Evolution Series). Anything above that is an AC4400CW. The UP classes are roughly horsepower based but are modified to be distinctive and show other equipment.
Hey Scott; I was lucky & hit a ton of info regarding your discovery, the C45ACCTE.
I went to my favorite source good ole Google just by typing in the # you gave & wow, there it was at least 8 to10 references. Try it there’s numbers ;color schemes & etc.
Good luck & happy railroading.
lester2max