The GE U28B diesel-electric locomotive model replaced the U25B in early 1966, featuring a slightly uprated prime mover (only 300 hp (220 kW) more power than the U25B). Early units had the same car body styling as the U25B, while later units had design features (e.g., shortened nose) more in common with later models.

Jan 2, 2025 · The U28B was a late era U-boat model released during the horsepower race between General Electric, Electro-Motive, and American Locomotive. The model was a slight step up in horsepower over GE's successful U25B, which had burst onto the …

The GE U28B diesel-electric locomotive model replaced the U25B in early 1966, featuring a slightly uprated prime mover (only 300 hp (220 kW) more power than the U25B). Early units had the same car body styling as the U25B, while later units had design features (e.g., shortened nose) more in common with later models.

The Illinois Railway Museum (IRM) is pleased to announce that it has completed the acquisition of Transkentucky Transportation Railroad (TTI) 260, a U28B diesel locomotive, and has moved the historic engine to the museum’s campus in Union.

GE demos, built to SP specs; purchased 8/66 Phases: Phase I: late U25B carbody, one larger equipment door ahead of a smaller door under the right side of the cab.

The GE U28B diesel-electric locomotive model replaced the U25B in early 1966, featuring a slightly uprated prime mover. Early units had the same car body stylin...

Digital image from Kim E. Piersol original 35mm Kodachrome transparency. Blue Island Crossing.

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

The nose light package found on the Athearn U28B shell favors the appearance of the CB&Q and L&N prototypes. Southern Pacific's U28B's included a similar nose light, but the SP locos were early Phase I models with a bodystyle similar to that of the U25B.

These new Walthers HO scale PROTO 2000 models are accurate replicas of later-production units. Each features a five-pole, skew-wound motor with dual flywheels, heavy diecast chassis, PROTO 2000 knuckle couplers and applied detail parts including features like see-through radiator grilles with dynamic brake grids visible through the screens!