GE U23B

GE U23B

Infobox Locomotive
name=GE U23B
powertype=Diesel-electric



caption=MEC 280, originally built as DH 301, was the first U23B built by GE in 1968. It is seen here working in Ayer, MA, in February 1993
gauge=RailGauge|ussg
builder=GE Transportation Systems
buildmodel=U23B
builddate=1968 – 1977
cylindercount=12
length=60 ft 2 in
aarwheels=B-B
primemover=GE 7FDL-12
poweroutput=2250 hp
totalproduction=465
The GE U23B Diesel-electric locomotive was introduced by GE Transportation in 1968 as a medium horsepower roadswitcher, featuring a 12 cylinder FDL engine. It was one of the most successful models of the Universal Series, with railroads ordering it from 1968 until 1977 when it was replaced by the B23-7. 465 units were built.

Not many U23Bs still exist, but a few shortline and regional railroads, such as the Georgia Central Railroad, still have several U23Bs in everyday service.

Most of the locomotives that Georgia Central use have an ex-Norfolk Southern origin. The Norfolk Southerns were ex-Southern Railroad before that. * [http://www.thedieselshop.us/GCR.HTML]

Original Owners

References

http://www.thedieselshop.us/GCR.HTML


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