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Diesel locomotive

GE 50-Ton

Built by GE

Power output
291 kW
390 hp
Track gauge
914 mm
Narrow gauge
Years built
1956
6 units
Axle arrangement
Bo'Bo'

Overview of the GE 50-Ton

Discover the iconic 50-Ton diesel locomotive, a robust model built by GE in 1956, featuring a reliable Bo'Bo' configuration for excellent agility and operational efficiency.

This locomotive boasts a power output of 291 kW and operates on a 914 mm gauge, making it perfectly suited for narrow-gauge railways.

Proudly serving as the GLRX 50-Ton at the Georgetown Loop Railroad in the United States, this 50-Ton diesel locomotive embodies precision engineering and durability, a valuable piece of railway history for collectors and operators alike. Its classic design and proven performance make it a true gem on the rails.

GE 50-Ton technical specifications

Value
Built byGE · 19566 units
Power output291 kW390 hp
Track gauge914 mmNarrow gauge3 ft 0 in
UIC axle arrangementBo'Bo'

Operators of the GE 50-Ton

Railway companies that have operated the 50-Ton, with the class designation used by each of them.

OperatorClassCountry
Georgetown Loop RailroadGLRX 50-TonUnited States

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