GE U28B

Built by GE

Top speed

110 km/h

68 mph

Power output

2,100 kW

2,816 hp

Track gauge

1,435 mm

Standard gauge

Years built

1966–1967

148 units

Axle arrangement

Bo'Bo'

Overview of the GE U28B

Discover the GE U28B, a robust diesel locomotive that played a vital role across American railroads.

Built by General Electric between 1966 and 1967, this powerful engine served prominent companies including Burlington Northern, Chicago, Rock Island and Pacific Railroad, Norfolk and Western Railway, Penn Central Transportation Company, and Union Pacific Railroad.

With a substantial power output of 2100 kW and a top speed of 110 km/h, the GE U28B is an efficient and reliable choice for freight operations, featuring a standard gauge of 1435 mm.

Its Bo'Bo' axle configuration enhances its agility on the tracks, boasting an impressive tractive effort of 310 kN, perfect for tackling heavy loads.

The GE U28B locomotive stands as a testament to American engineering, symbolizing strength and enduring performance in the railway industry.

GE U28B technical specifications

	Value	Imperial / US
Built by	GE · 1966–1967148 units
Top speed	110 km/h68 mph	68 mph
Power output	2,100 kW2,816 hp	2,816 hp
Tractive effort	310 kN69,691 lbf	69,691 lbf
Track gauge	1,435 mmStandard gauge4 ft 8½ in	4 ft 8½ in
UIC axle arrangement	Bo'Bo'

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Operators of the GE U28B

Railway companies that have operated the GE U28B, with the class designation used by each of them.

Operator	Class	Country
Burlington Northern	BN U28B	United States
Chicago, Rock Island and Pacific Railroad	CRIP U28B	United States
Norfolk and Western Railway	NW U28B	United States
Penn Central Transportation Company	PC U28B	United States
Union Pacific Railroad	UP U28B	United States