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Diesel locomotive

GE 70-ton switcher

Built by GE

Power output
492 kW
660 hp
Track gauge
1,435 mm
Standard gauge
Years built
1942–1955
238 units
Axle arrangement
Bo'Bo'

Overview of the GE 70-ton switcher

Discover the versatile GE 70-ton switcher diesel locomotive, a robust and reliable model designed for the most demanding shunting tasks.

Built by GE between 1942 and 1955, this standard gauge locomotive (1435 mm) has proven its worth with numerous railway companies in the United States, including the Oregon Pacific Railroad and the Santa Maria Valley Railroad.

With a power output of 492 kW and a Bo'Bo' axle configuration, the GE 70-ton switcher is a proven choice for operational efficiency in classification yards and industrial facilities, a testament to enduring railway engineering.

GE 70-ton switcher technical specifications

Value
Built byGE · 1942–1955238 units
Power output492 kW660 hp
Track gauge1,435 mmStandard gauge4 ft 8½ in
UIC axle arrangementBo'Bo'
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Operators of the GE 70-ton switcher

Railway companies that have operated the GE 70-ton switcher, with the class designation used by each of them.

OperatorClassCountry
Oregon Pacific RailroadOPR GE 70-ton switcherUnited States
Santa Maria Valley RailroadSMV 70-tonUnited States

GE 70-ton switcher photos

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