Penn Central GE U33B No. 2906 on a triple-headed freight passing through Penn Central Station, Pittsburgh, July, 1970.
(Hugh Llewelyn, CC BY-SA 2.0 <https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0>, via Wikimedia Commons)
GE U33B DIESEL-ELECTRIC LOCOMOTIVE
The GE U33B is a diesel-electric locomotive that was offered by GE in 1966, featuring a 3,200 hp 16-cylinder motor. It is 60 ft 2 in (18.34 m) long.
Original owners
| Railroad | Quantity | Numbers | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chicago, Rock Island and Pacific Railroad (Rock Island) | 25 | 190-199, 285-299 | |
| New York Central Railroad | 2 | 2858–2859 | downrated to 3000 hp, to Penn Central, Conrail 2858-2859 |
| Penn Central | 81 | 2890–2970 | to Conrail 2890-2970 |
| Seaboard Coast Line Railroad | 29 | 1719–1747 | Blomberg trucks |
Five former SCL U33B’s were stored until 2019. They were later sold to FCCR. 1012 is currently the only known survivor.
Overview
Type and origin
Power type: Diesel-electric
Builder: GE Transportation Systems
Model: U33B
Build date: December 1966 – March 1975
Total produced: 137
Specifications
Configuration: AAR B-B
Gauge: 4 ft 8+1⁄2 in (1,435 mm) standard gauge
Length: 60 ft 2 in (18.34 m)
Prime mover: GE FDL-16
Engine type: V16 diesel
Cylinders: 16
Performance figures
Power output: 3,300 hp (2,500 kW)
