GE U5B (chile)

Built by GE

Top speed

64 km/h

40 mph

Track gauge

1,676 mm

Indian broad gauge

Years built

1961

Axle arrangement

Bo'Bo'

Overview of the GE U5B (chile)

Explore the robust GE U5B locomotive, a notable member of the GE Universal Series, built by General Electric in 1961. This powerful diesel locomotive, characterized by its Bo'Bo' axle configuration, has a significant history of service in Chile.

It was operated by prominent Chilean railway companies including Empresa de los Ferrocarriles del Estado (EFE) and the Chilean Freight Operation Concession (FEPASA), playing a key role in freight operations.

With a top speed of 64 km/h and a broad gauge of 1676 mm, the GE U5B is well-suited for demanding rail transport. Its dimensions, a width of 2.74 m and a height of 3.66 m, reflect its purpose-built design for efficiency and durability on the Chilean network.

Discover the legacy of this reliable locomotive, an integral part of Chile's railway infrastructure development.

GE U5B (chile) technical specifications

	Value	Imperial / US
Series	GE U5B
Family	GE Universal Series
Built by	GE · 1961
Top speed	64 km/h40 mph	40 mph
Track gauge	1,676 mmIndian broad gauge5 ft 6 in	5 ft 6 in
UIC axle arrangement	Bo'Bo'
Width	2.74 m9 ft 0 in	9 ft 0 in
Height	3.66 m12 ft 0 in	12 ft 0 in