GE U33B

4 ft 8+12 in (1,435 mm) standard gaugeLength60 ft 2 in (18.34 m)Prime moverGE FDL-16Engine typeV16 dieselCylinders16
Performance figures
Power output3,300 hp (2,500 kW)

The GE U33B is a diesel-electric locomotive that was offered by GE in 1966, featuring a 16-cylinder motor. It is 60 ft 2 in (18.34 m) long.

Original owners

Railroad Quantity Numbers Notes
Chicago, Rock Island and Pacific Railroad (Rock Island) 25 190-199, 285-299
New York Central Railroad 2 2858–2859 downrated to 3000 hp, to Penn Central, Conrail 2858-2859
Penn Central 81 2890–2970 to Conrail 2890-2970
Seaboard Coast Line Railroad 29 1719–1747 Blomberg trucks

Five former SCL U33B’s were stored until 2019. They were later sold to FCCR. 1012 is currently the only known survivor.

External links

  • Sarberenyi, Robert. GE U33B Original Owners.
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