GE U30B

Built by GE

Power output

2,240 kW

3,004 hp

Track gauge

1,435 mm

Standard gauge

Years built

1966–1975

296 units

Axle arrangement

Bo'Bo'

Overview of the GE U30B

Discover the powerful U30B diesel locomotive, an icon of American railway engineering.

With a rich history and diverse careers, the U30B served renowned companies like Burlington Northern, Conrail, and CSX Transportation, as well as important railroads such as the Illinois Central Railroad and the Chicago, Milwaukee, St. Paul and Pacific Railroad.

Known for its robustness and reliability, this locomotive model was built by GE between 1966 and 1975, with a total of 296 units produced.

It features a gauge of 1435 mm and an impressive power output of 2240 kW, with a Bo'Bo' axle classification.

Explore the versatility and legacy of the U30B, a key component in the development of rail transport in the United States.

GE U30B technical specifications

	Value	Imperial / US
Built by	GE · 1966–1975296 units
Power output	2,240 kW3,004 hp	3,004 hp
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 U30B

Railway companies that have operated the U30B, with the class designation used by each of them.

Operator	Class	Country
Burlington Northern	BN U30B	United States
Chicago, Milwaukee, St. Paul and Pacific Railroad	MILW U30B	United States
Conrail: Consolidated Rail Corporation	CR U30B	United States
CSX Transportation	CSXT U30B	United States
Illinois Central Railroad	IC U30B	United States
Norfolk and Western Railway	NW U30B	United States
St. Louis & San Francisco Railway (Frisco)	SLSF U30B	United States
Western Pacific Railroad	WP U30B	United States