GE B30-7

Built by GE

Power output

2,200 kW

2,950 hp

Length

18.64 m

61 ft 2 in

Track gauge

1,435 mm

Standard gauge

Years built

1977–1983

279 units

Axle arrangement

Bo'Bo'

Overview of the GE B30-7

Discover the GE B30-7 diesel locomotive, a robust workhorse of American railroads.

Built by General Electric between 1977 and 1983, this locomotive is a testament to reliable diesel-electric power. With a significant 2200 kW output and a Bo'Bo' wheel arrangement, it was a popular choice for various heavy-duty tasks.

The GE B30-7 served numerous prominent US railway companies, including Burlington Northern, Missouri Pacific, and Southern Pacific, showcasing its versatility and dependability across different operational environments.

Measuring 18.64 meters in length and designed for standard gauge (1435 mm), this locomotive remains an iconic piece of railway history, embodying the strength and efficiency characteristic of GE's engineering prowess during its production era.

GE B30-7 technical specifications

	Value	Imperial / US
Built by	GE · 1977–1983279 units
Power output	2,200 kW2,950 hp	2,950 hp
Track gauge	1,435 mmStandard gauge4 ft 8½ in	4 ft 8½ in
UIC axle arrangement	Bo'Bo'
Length	18.64 m61 ft 2 in	61 ft 2 in

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Operators of the GE B30-7

Railway companies that have operated the GE B30-7, with the class designation used by each of them.

Operator	Class	Country
Burlington Northern	BN B30-7A	United States
Huron and Eastern Railway	HESR B30-7	United States
Middletown and New Jersey Railroad	MNJ B30-7	United States
Missouri Pacific	MP B30-7A	United States
Southern Pacific Transportation Company	SP B30-7	United States
Southern Railway	SOU B30-7A1	United States
St. Louis Southwestern Railway	SSW B30-7	United States