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Diesel locomotive

GE U36C

Built by GE

Power output
2,700 kW
3,621 hp
Length
20.5 m
67 ft 3 in
Track gauge
1,435 mm
Standard gauge
Axle arrangement
Co'Co'

Overview of the GE U36C

Discover the powerful U36C diesel locomotive, a true workhorse of the rails.

Built by GE, this impressive locomotive features a robust GE 7FDL-16 prime mover, delivering a substantial 2700 kW of power.

With a 1435 mm gauge and a Co'Co' axle configuration, the U36C is renowned for its dependability and performance.

It proudly served prominent railways in the United States, including the Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe Railway and the Chicago, Milwaukee, St. Paul and Pacific Railroad.

Measuring 20.5 meters in length, the U36C stands as a testament to exceptional railway engineering.

Explore the enduring legacy of this formidable machine on the railway network.

GE U36C technical specifications

Value
Built byGE
Power output2,700 kW3,621 hp
Prime moverGE 7FDL-16
Track gauge1,435 mmStandard gauge4 ft 8½ in
UIC axle arrangementCo'Co'
Length20.5 m67 ft 3 in
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Operators of the GE U36C

Railway companies that have operated the U36C, with the class designation used by each of them.

OperatorClassCountry
Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe RailwayATSF U36CUnited States
Chicago, Milwaukee, St. Paul and Pacific RailroadMILW U36CUnited States

GE U36C photos

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