The 2300 horsepower GE U23C diesel-electric locomotive model was first offered by GE in 1968, and featured a V-type 12 cylinder version of the standard GE FDL diesel motor. Designed as a competitor to EMD's SD38 and SD39 series, it was intended for heavy transfer, drag and hump service where speed was not a priority.

Jan 1, 2025 · GE's six axle Universal locomotives offered far greater tractive effort than their four axle counterparts. The U23C featured ratings of 90,000 pounds of starting effort and 85,800 pounds while in motion at 7.3 mph. The company cataloged the model as a slow-speed, heavy drag locomotive.

The GE U23B is a 2,250 horsepower diesel-electric locomotive built by GE Transportation from 1968 to 1977. It was one of the most successful models of the Universal Series, with 481 units built, including 16 exported to Peru. The U23B was replaced by the B23-7.

The 2300 horsepower GE U23C diesel-electric locomotive model was first offered by GE in 1968, and featured a V-type 12 cylinder version of the standard GE FDL diesel motor. Designed as a competitor to EMD 's SD38 and SD39 series, it was intended for heavy transfer, drag and hump service where speed was not a priority.

Diesel & Electric Locomotive Specifications, 1981, by F. K. Hudson.

Mar 31, 2022 · In 1968, GE introduced the U23C, a 12-cylinder, a medium-horsepower variant distinguished by six (rather than eight) tall engine-room doors per side. In 1971, the U33C was uprated to create the U36C, but unlike with four-axle models, the …

U23C Phases GE used a common body for the various U-boats, so this list is based on phases of the U30B . Phase II with the forward radiator intake mounted high had oil bath filters; low-mounted intake was for paper air filters.

An old U23C (ex LS&I) leaves New Brighton for the first time in years. This unit was stored up at the Twins Cities arsenal for years.

Conrail inherited 19 of the 2,200hp GE's from Penn Central and numbered them in series 6700-6718.

Supposedly the very first U23C built. On display at the Cotton Belt Museum.