GE E44

Built by GE

Top speed

113 km/h

70 mph

Power output

3,280 kW

4,399 hp

Weight

175 t

385,809 lb

Length

21.18 m

69 ft 6 in

Track gauge

1,435 mm

Standard gauge

Years built

1960–1963

Overview of the GE E44

Explore the GE E44, a robust electric locomotive built by General Electric between 1960 and 1963.

This powerful machine boasts 3280 kW of power and a top speed of 113 km/h, making it a reliable workhorse on the rails.

Featuring a Co'Co' wheel arrangement and a substantial length of 21.18 meters, the GE E44 was a key asset for Conrail, the Consolidated Rail Corporation, demonstrating efficiency and strength in freight operations.

Discover the classic design and solid technical specifications of this iconic locomotive, a significant piece of mid-20th-century railway engineering.

GE E44 technical specifications

	Value	Imperial / US
Built by	GE · 1960–1963
Top speed	113 km/h70 mph	70 mph
Power output	3,280 kW4,399 hp	4,399 hp
Tractive effort	428 kN96,218 lbf	96,218 lbf
Track gauge	1,435 mmStandard gauge4 ft 8½ in	4 ft 8½ in
UIC axle arrangement	Co'Co'
Length	21.18 m69 ft 6 in	69 ft 6 in
Width	3.05 m10 ft 0 in	10 ft 0 in
Height	4.57 m15 ft 0 in	15 ft 0 in
Weight	175 t385,809 lb	385,809 lb