GE U26C

Built by GE

Length

16.9 m

55 ft 5 in

Track gauge

1,067 mm

Cape gauge

Years built

1972–1975

Axle arrangement

Co'Co'

Overview of the GE U26C

Discover the robust GE U26C diesel locomotive, a powerful workhorse designed for demanding railway operations.

Built by GE between 1972 and 1975, this Co'Co' wheel arrangement locomotive features a reliable GE 7FDL-12 prime mover and operates on a 1067 mm gauge.

With a length of 16.9 meters, a width of 2.74 meters, and a height of 3.7 meters, the U26C has served various operators, including KiwiRail Holdings Limited and Toll Holdings New Zealand Limited, under classifications like KiwiRail DXB, DXC, DXH, DXR, and Toll NZ DX.

GE U26C technical specifications

	Value	Imperial / US
Series	U26C
Family	GE Universal Series
Built by	GE · 1972–1975
Prime mover	GE 7FDL-12
Track gauge	1,067 mmCape gauge3 ft 6 in	3 ft 6 in
UIC axle arrangement	Co'Co'
Length	16.9 m55 ft 5 in	55 ft 5 in
Width	2.74 m9 ft 0 in	9 ft 0 in
Height	3.7 m12 ft 2 in	12 ft 2 in

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Operators of the GE U26C

Railway companies that have operated the U26C, with the class designation used by each of them.

Operator	Class	Country
KiwiRail Holdings Limited	KiwiRail DXB	New Zealand
KiwiRail Holdings Limited	KiwiRail DXC	New Zealand
KiwiRail Holdings Limited	KiwiRail DXH	New Zealand
KiwiRail Holdings Limited	KiwiRail DXR	New Zealand
Toll Holdings New Zealand Limited	Toll NZ DX	New Zealand