EMD 16-567-D1 Diesel Genset - 9000 Cu In - 1800 Hp - 1342 KW

If you've spent any time around railroads in many countries, you will recognize this sound.
This engine was built in 1965 by the Electro-Motive Division of General Motors. This is a 16 cylinder 2-stroke diesel, with a displacement of 567 Cu In per cylinder, giving a total displacement of 9000+ Cu In. This model is rated at 1800 Hp, and 1342 Kw. It is considered to be "normally aspirated", as the twin Roots blowers cram air into the cylinders at "only" 16 atm. The next step was a turbocharger with a clutch to keep boost going at low engine rpm.
The design is similar to the 2-stroke Detroit Diesel, on a much bigger scale.
This engine was used at NASA Plum Brook research station, reportedly to power a wind tunnel. It was among the last 567 engines built before introduction of the bored out 645 engine.
The engine is still in great shape after 50+ years.
The permanent showgrounds are well south in the county, Williamsfield, next to the railroad, on 322 east of 147, 193, and 11 freeway. Really nice big showgrounds, many permanent buildings, many more big engines than this one. Food is supplied by Charlane Farms, really good. Hot water in the good washrooms! Also has a really big flea market, I've spent quite a bit of $$$ there. They also do some other events at the grounds.
One of the nicest shows anywhere.
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Ashtabula County Antique Engine Club
July 2019
Panasonic FZ-1000
190706h EMD 567D1 ACAEC