GE C30-7

Built by GE

Power output

2,200 kW

2,950 hp

Track gauge

1,435 mm

Standard gauge

Years built

1976–1986

1,137 units

Axle arrangement

Co'Co'

Overview of the GE C30-7

Discover the robust GE C30-7 diesel locomotive, a powerful workhorse that served numerous railways across the United States and Peru.

Built between 1976 and 1986 by General Electric, this versatile locomotive features a Co'Co' axle arrangement and is powered by a reliable GE 7FDL-16 prime mover, delivering an impressive 2200 kW of power.

The C30-7, with its standard 1435 mm gauge, operated with prominent rail companies including Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe Railway, Burlington Northern, Norfolk Southern, and Union Pacific, among others. Its enduring design made it a valuable asset for freight operations.

GE C30-7 technical specifications

	Value	Imperial / US
Series	GE C30-7
Family	Dash 7
Built by	GE · 1976–19861,137 units
Power output	2,200 kW2,950 hp	2,950 hp
Prime mover	GE 7FDL-16
Track gauge	1,435 mmStandard gauge4 ft 8½ in	4 ft 8½ in
UIC axle arrangement	Co'Co'

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Operators of the GE C30-7

Railway companies that have operated the C30-7, with the class designation used by each of them.

Operator	Class	Country
Ferrocarril Central Andino	FCCA C30-7	Peru
Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe Railway	ATSF C30-7	United States
Burlington Northern	BN C30-7	United States
Huron and Eastern Railway	HESR C30-7	United States
Norfolk and Western Railway	NW C30-7	United States
Norfolk Southern Railway	NS C30-7	United States
Seaboard System Railroad	SBD C30-7	United States
Union Pacific Railroad	UP C30-7	United States