The JT38CW-DC, as built for the Kosovo Railways, is a heavily modernization of the EMD type G16CW diesel locomotive. In fact, the locomotive has only inherited the Westinghouse L26 breaking system and the bogies with traction motors as requested by the Kosovo Railways.
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Technical Details
| Dimensions | |
| Total length | 18568 mm |
| Total height | 4272 mm |
| Total width | 3117 mm |
| Clearance gauge | UIC 505-1 |
| Axle characteristics | |
| Wheel diameter | 1027 mm |
| Axle arrangement | Co'Co' |
| Track gauge | 1435 mm |
| Weight | |
| Total weight | 108 tonnes |
| Axle load | 18 tonnes |
| Traction performance | |
| Top speed | 120 km/h |
| Starting tractive effort | 318 kN |
| Continuous tractive effort | 242 kN (at 17 km/h) |
| Maximum braking effort | ? kN |
| Propulsion characteristics | |
| Fuel tank capacity | 6000 L |
| Number of traction motors | 6 |
| Traction motor type | D 47 |
| Diesel engine manufacturer | EMD |
| Diesel engine type | 8-710G3B-T2 |
| Power rating (engine) | 1620 kW |
| Power rating (at wheel) | 1490 kW |
| Number of cylinders | 8 |
| Rated speed | 904 rpm |
| Idle speed | 200 rpm |
| Emission standards | EU 97/68 Stage IIIA |
| Electrical transmission | DC |
| Multiple working | |
| Combinations | 5x JT38CW-DC |
