© trainspo.comGE U33C
Built by GE
Overview of the GE U33C
Explore the powerful U33C diesel locomotive, a workhorse built by GE between 1968 and 1975.
This impressive locomotive, with a 1435 mm gauge and a substantial 2500 kW power output, served renowned American railroad companies such as the Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe Railway, Burlington Northern, Delaware and Hudson Railway, and Southern Pacific Transportation Company.
Characterized by its Co'Co' axle arrangement, the U33C stands as a symbol of reliability and power on the rails.
Discover more details about its construction, specifications, and historical deployment of this iconic diesel locomotive at en.wikipedia.org.
GE U33C technical specifications
| Value | Imperial / US | |
|---|---|---|
| Built by | GE · 1968–1975375 units | |
| Power output | 2,500 kW3,353 hp | |
| Track gauge | 1,435 mmStandard gauge4 ft 8½ in | |
| UIC axle arrangement | Co'Co' |
Operators of the GE U33C
Railway companies that have operated the U33C, with the class designation used by each of them.
| Operator | Class | Country |
|---|---|---|
| Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe Railway | ATSF U33C | United States |
| Burlington Northern | BN U33C | United States |
| Burlington Northern | BN U33C | United States |
| Delaware and Hudson Railway | DH U33C | United States |
| Southern Pacific Transportation Company | SP U33C | United States |
GE U33C photos
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