GE U50

Built by GE

Power output

3,700 kW

4,962 hp

Length

25.46 m

83 ft 6 in

Track gauge

1,435 mm

Standard gauge

Years built

1963–1965

26 units

Axle arrangement

Bo'Bo'+Bo'Bo'

Overview of the GE U50

Discover the powerful U50 diesel locomotive, a robust model built by GE for heavy-duty service between 1963 and 1965.

This impressive locomotive boasts a 3700 kW power output and a distinctive Bo'Bo'+Bo'Bo' axle configuration.

Measuring 25.46 meters in length with a standard 1435 mm gauge, the U50 was a significant addition to the Union Pacific Railroad fleet in the United States, proving to be a reliable force on the rails.

The U50 locomotive stands as a remarkable piece of railway engineering.

GE U50 technical specifications

	Value	Imperial / US
Built by	GE · 1963–196526 units
Power output	3,700 kW4,962 hp	4,962 hp
Track gauge	1,435 mmStandard gauge4 ft 8½ in	4 ft 8½ in
UIC axle arrangement	Bo'Bo'+Bo'Bo'
Length	25.46 m83 ft 6 in	83 ft 6 in