GE U36B Model - Seaboard System 5768
March 29, 2002
Model and Textures: John "AlabamaRailfan" Peterson (http://www.alabamarailfan.com)
Lighting: Kelley "Ace" Ellison 
Physics:Bob "plainsman" Boudoin and Peter Baker
Beta Testing: members of the CSX A-Line Team (http://www.calmstorm.com/scl-csx/)

Description:
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The Alco Killer was when Ex-partner GE arrived on the market as a mainline Locomotive builder with the 
"U", for Universal, series.  The U36B was one of a long line of GE U-boats and was an early fast 
freight specialist and more powerfull then all competitors existing models.

Builder: General Electric 1969-1974
Locomotive type: U36B
Power source: Model 7 FDL 16 engine
Power: 3,600 hp
Max. speed: 70mph (115 km/h)
Gear ratio: 74:18
Traction motors: Four model 752E8 DC, series wound, axle-hung
Wheel configuration: Eight 40-in (15.75 cm), tapered tread in B-B configuration (two sets of two
driven axles)
Height: 14 ft. 5 in. (4.42 m)
Weight: 275,000 lbs
Length: 55 ft. 5.75 in. (15.53 m)
Width: 10 ft. 0 in. (3.09 m)

Construction:
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This model was built using TrainSim Modeler from Abacus (http://www.trainsimulatorworld.com).
Texturing Issues:  This model was textured utilizing a 1024 x 1024 pixel texture file.

To install:
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1) point the self extracting program to your MS Train Simulator root directory
   (usually "\Program Files\Microsoft Games\Train Simulator\")

2) this installation program will copy all the necessary files to the proper
   location from there.

3) the installation will create the needed folders - you can then build a consist
   with your new item!


Copyright and Distribution
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This 3D Model is released as Freeware. 
Copyright (C) 2002, John D. Peterson (http://www.alabamarailfan.com)

As freeware you are permitted to distribute this model subject to the following conditions:

- The archive must be distributed without modification to the contents of the archive. 
  Redistributing this archive with any files added, removed or modified is prohibited. 

- Feel free to "re-skin" this object. If you plan to re-package this model with new skins or 
  support files please create a new zip with a new name and give credit for the files that 
  are used or modified from the original model. 

- And please don't provide skins that are intended to copy over my originals. YOUR re-skin should be 
  packaged so as to ADD a new object to the users roster rather than to over-write the original.  
  Removal of the original should be the option of the user.

- No charge may be made for this archive other than that to cover the cost of its distribution. If a fee is charged 
  it must be made clear to the purchaser that the archive is freeware and that the fee is to cover the distributor's 
  costs of providing the archive.

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