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Diesel locomotive

GE-DL U20C

Built by GE-DL

Top speed
100 km/h
62 mph
Length
16.86 m
55 ft 4 in
Track gauge
1,067 mm
Cape gauge
Years built
1968–1970
115 units
Axle arrangement
Co'Co'

Overview of the GE-DL U20C

Explore the powerful U20C diesel locomotive, a versatile workhorse designed for demanding rail operations.

Built by General Electric between 1968 and 1970, the U20C series is known for its enduring reliability. This locomotive has proven its adaptability across different regions, notably serving companies like Sociedad Química y Minera de Chile and TransNamib.

With a top speed of 100 km/h and a robust Co'Co' axle configuration, this 16.86-meter locomotive is well-suited for efficient freight transport. Its 1067 mm gauge makes it a strategic choice for numerous railway networks.

The U20C combines strength and performance, making it an optimized solution for modern railway needs.

GE-DL U20C technical specifications

Value
SeriesU20C
Built byGE-DL · 1968–1970115 units
Top speed100 km/h62 mph
Track gauge1,067 mmCape gauge3 ft 6 in
UIC axle arrangementCo'Co'
Length16.86 m55 ft 4 in
Width2.76 m9 ft 1 in
Height3.93 m12 ft 11 in
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Operators of the GE-DL U20C

Railway companies that have operated the U20C, with the class designation used by each of them.

OperatorClassCountry
Sociedad Química y Minera de ChileSQM U20CChile
TransNamib 33-400Namibia

GE-DL U20C photos

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