GE U25B

Built by GE

Power output

1,860 kW

2,494 hp

Track gauge

1,435 mm

Standard gauge

Years built

1959–1966

478 units

Axle arrangement

Bo'Bo'

Overview of the GE U25B

Explore the robust GE U25B diesel locomotive, a workhorse of American railroads.

Built by General Electric between 1959 and 1966, this powerful locomotive features a GE 7FDL-16 prime mover, generating 1860 kW of power.

Its Bo'Bo' wheel arrangement and standard 1435 mm gauge made it a versatile asset for prominent US rail operators, including Burlington Northern, Conrail, and Penn Central.

The U25B stands as a testament to the diesel era, renowned for its dependability and adaptability in freight and passenger services.

Discover the enduring legacy and technical prowess of this iconic locomotive that significantly shaped the American railway landscape.

GE U25B technical specifications

	Value	Imperial / US
Built by	GE · 1959–1966478 units
Power output	1,860 kW2,494 hp	2,494 hp
Prime mover	GE 7FDL-16
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 U25B

Railway companies that have operated the U25B, with the class designation used by each of them.

Operator	Class	Country
Burlington Northern	BN U25B	United States
Chicago, Rock Island and Pacific Railroad	CRIP U25B	United States
Conrail: Consolidated Rail Corporation	CR U25B	United States
Penn Central Transportation Company	PC U25B	United States
Seaboard System Railroad	SBD U25B	United States