Anyone see or have photos of a rebuilt GP38-2?

[bbrunell]

I'm looking for something different this go around and noticed tonight that Juniata just released a rebuilt GP38-2 with an ECO 710G3A engine (8 cylinder) with turbocharging, a new split cooling system, AC, new solid state electronics, and an electronic hand brake.  So I know this guy has to look different than any other GP38 I've seen.

Anyone have pics?  This would be NS 5301 and these would have to be taken in the last week, I guess.

I have no idea what some of this means (from the notes from Juniata's website):

Rebuilt From          Rebuilt As Rbld      Notes
NS 5301 GP38-2     NS 5301 GP38-2     7/13

Work Done:
- 16-645 engine replaced with EMD V8-710G3A-T2
- EM2000 microprocessor installed, including all new electrical cabinet and SmartStart auto start/stop
- Filter box removed and split cooling hatch added behind the dynamic brake, single turbo exhaust

Notes:
- Rated to 2,000 hp (capable of 2,200 hp)
- Classed GP38-2 by NS, not reclassed GP22ECO
- Still CSS/LSL and standard 26L brake equipped

[sgoti]

Just posted:

www.altoonaworks.info/pics/l-myers/jbs3/130817_15.jpg

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Curious to find out more myself but I think this is fairly straight forward prime mover replacement (with the NS style added cooling), looking for more photo's on the internet has revealed not very much so far.

[bbrunell]

Glenn, thanks for posting. I'm almost finished with this unit. I need to add the 36" cap-top fan and I'm pretty much there. Will post when done.

-bill

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This looks like the easiest project in the world! Forgive me if I'm wrong but do you just need to remove the exhaust stacks (although the front one looks like its still there? ) then add the split cooling and a new exhaust hatch? It's hard to tell from the photos.

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[bbrunell]

You're correct - build the new turbo exhaust hatch (the profile is different from a GP40), add the exhaust patches, build the new split cooling section in front of the two rear fans, drill it for a 36" cap fan and you are done.

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Very tempting: I like quick, easy projects.

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[diesel]

Nice! I love modern rebuilds with just a few changes to the outside! I would like to see a picture of this.

I thought once that kind of exhaust hatch was installed it pretty much means there's a turbo unit
under the hood, which would also explain the need for the third fan. This also makes me think NS did
this on a budget. Wouldn't they just replace the whole long hood if not for that financial reason or is
this not a big enough change to warrant that?

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Feb 6, 2014 1:07:55 GMT -5 diesel said:

Nice! I love modern rebuilds with just a few changes to the outside! I would like to see a picture of this.

I thought once that kind of exhaust hatch was installed it pretty much means there's a turbo unit
under the hood, which would also explain the need for the third fan. This also makes me think NS did
this on a budget. Wouldn't they just replace the whole long hood if not for that financial reason or is
this not a big enough change to warrant that?

This is an experiment to research the feasibility of further rebuilds using this format. There is also another GP38-2 knocking about that is doing similar work but can't remember the particulars.

It is effectively a GP22ECO. It is powered by a 8 cylinder 710, and yes it is turbocharged, hence the exhaust hatch (similar to the 60 series but with bevelled edges and a slightly more prominent central exhaust outlet).

The third fan has been added because that is the NS designed split cooling that allows them to comply with the emissions regulations for rebuilds. Its the same as those applied to the clean air room on the GP59E's, which, in turn is similar but jot the same as those in the same place on the SD60E.

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