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.

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.

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 …

Dec 31, 2014 · Operating manual for the GE U18B, U23B, U23C, U30B, U30C, U33B, U33C, U36B, and U36C locomotives.

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

Burlington Northern Railroad U23C 5200 in the dead line at Cicero, Illinois on an unknown day in May 1981, photo by Chuck Zeiler. Built in April 1969 (c/n 36988), it became BN 5200 and was retired by the BN in June 1984. It is seen here in storage at Cicero.

Conrail owned only two U28B's, both former-New York Central units from Penn Central, CR 2822 and CR 2823. They were retired during the early-1980's. Conrail's 2800 horsepower U28C's were built for the PRR in 1966 and then went to Penn Central. Originally, Conrail assigned these to series 6520-6534 but later renumbered them 6820-6834.

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