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Electric locomotive

GE 289A

Built by GE

Weight
60 t
132,277 lb
Track gauge
1,067 mm
Cape gauge
Years built
1927–1928

Overview of the GE 289A

Discover the impressive 289A electric locomotive, a testament to GE's engineering from 1927-1928.

This robust machine, weighing 60 tons and featuring a 1067 mm gauge, was built for demanding railway operations.

In Chile, the 289A served with distinction under the Sociedad Química y Minera de Chile (SQM) as their SQM Boxcab.

Its reliable performance made it a vital asset for the region's transportation network.

Explore the technical details and operational legacy of the 289A, a locomotive still admired for its enduring power and durability.

Experience the history of this significant electric locomotive.

GE 289A technical specifications

Value
Built byGE · 1927–1928
Track gauge1,067 mmCape gauge3 ft 6 in
Weight60 t132,277 lb
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Operators of the GE 289A

Railway companies that have operated the 289A, with the class designation used by each of them.

OperatorClassCountry
Sociedad Química y Minera de ChileSQM BoxcabChile

GE 289A photos

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