© trainspo.comGE U25C
Built by GE
Overview of the GE U25C
Discover the powerful GE U25C diesel locomotive, a robust and reliable workhorse built by General Electric between 1963 and 1965.
With a significant power output of 1860 kW and a standard gauge of 1435 mm, this locomotive was a valuable asset to major US railroads like Burlington Northern and Penn Central.
Its Co'Co' classification ensures superior traction, making the GE U25C an ideal choice for a wide range of demanding railway operations.
GE U25C technical specifications
| Value | Imperial / US | |
|---|---|---|
| Built by | GE · 1963–1965113 units | |
| Power output | 1,860 kW2,494 hp | |
| Track gauge | 1,435 mmStandard gauge4 ft 8½ in | |
| UIC axle arrangement | Co'Co' |
Operators of the GE U25C
Railway companies that have operated the GE U25C, with the class designation used by each of them.
| Operator | Class | Country |
|---|---|---|
| Burlington Northern | BN U25C | United States |
| Penn Central Transportation Company | PC U25C | United States |
GE U25C photos
Photos © their respective authors, shared on trainspo.com. They may show liveries or variants that differ from the specifications above.
More diesel locomotives from GE

GE
U13C
Diesel locomotive
1962

GE
U25B
Diesel locomotive
1959–1966 · 1,860 kW

GE
U28C
Diesel locomotive
1965–1966

GE
U28CG (Re/2-9)
Diesel locomotive
1966 · 2,019 kW

GE
GE U28B
Diesel locomotive
1966–1967 · 110 km/h

GE
U23B
Diesel locomotive
1968–1977 · 1,680 kW

GE
U30B
Diesel locomotive
1966–1975 · 2,240 kW

GE
U30C
Diesel locomotive
1966–1976 · 2,240 kW
Similar diesel locomotives from other manufacturers

ABR
SNCB 91
Diesel locomotive
1963 · 35 km/h

Brush Traction
57/0
Diesel locomotive
121 km/h · 1,860 kW

Henschel
DHG 500 C
Diesel locomotive
1963–1976

O&K
MC 14 N
Diesel locomotive
1963–1971

OM
325
Diesel locomotive
1963 · 50 km/h

OMS
FT De-2
Diesel locomotive
1963 · 45 km/h

Adtranz
JT22CWm / DE2550
Diesel locomotive
120 km/h · 1,845 kW

EMD
GP35
Diesel locomotive
1963–1966 · 1,900 kW