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Diesel locomotive

GE U33B

Built by GE

Power output
2,500 kW
3,353 hp
Length
18.34 m
60 ft 2 in
Track gauge
1,435 mm
Standard gauge
Years built
1966
137 units
Axle arrangement
Bo'Bo'

Overview of the GE U33B

Explore the U33B diesel locomotive, a robust member of the GE Universal Series family. Built by GE in 1966, this impressive 18.34-meter long locomotive boasts a powerful 2500 kW output.

Featuring a Bo'Bo' axle configuration, it's designed for standard 1435 mm gauge railways. The U33B served notably with Conrail in the United States, identified as CR U33B.

This locomotive represents a solid choice for power and on-rail reliability.

GE U33B technical specifications

Value
FamilyGE Universal Series
Built byGE · 1966137 units
Power output2,500 kW3,353 hp
Track gauge1,435 mmStandard gauge4 ft 8½ in
UIC axle arrangementBo'Bo'
Length18.34 m60 ft 2 in

Operators of the GE U33B

Railway companies that have operated the U33B, with the class designation used by each of them.

OperatorClassCountry
Conrail: Consolidated Rail CorporationCR U33BUnited States

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