The GE U33C is a 6-axle diesel-electric locomotive built by GE Transportation Systems between January 1968 and January 1975. [1] 375 examples of this locomotive were built for 11 North American railroads and one construction contractor. 5701 was wrecked and never wore the BN Cascade Green.

Jan 1, 2025 · The U33C was General Electric's first six-motored model to sport a noticeably flared rear radiator; needed to handle the unit's 3,300 horsepower. The model sold relatively well for GE with some 375 units out-shopped by the time production ended in 1975.

U33C Phases. GE used a common body for the various U-boats, so this list is based on phases of the U30B.

All original locos were painted in the lightning stripe scheme, and #758 was the only U33C to receive the all blue and yellow nose stripes. The ex-Conrail locomotives retained their Conrail blue for some time.

Jul 5, 2012 · Diesel & Electric Locomotive Specifications, 1981, by F. K. Hudson.

The GE U33C were 3300 Horsepowered units. The 4 cycle diesel engine provided more power than a similar EMD 2 cycle locomotive. Three of these units were traded for three SD-45s to the D&H in 1969.

Title: SOU U33C 3806 : Description: 4:15PM rear unit of 3 units returning to Atlanta with 87 car freight. Photo Date: 4/28/1973 Upload Date: 1/15/2018 1:14:30 PM : Location: Knoxville, TN

EL U33C #3311 - Erie Lackawanna Description: Built by GE and delivered to the EL in August, 1969, this clean looking unit heads off into the yard at Saddle Brook, NJ.

GE U33C: Built As: PC 6553 (U33C) Serial Number: 36683: Order No: 1934: Frame Number: Built: 4/1968: Other locos with this serial: PC 6553(U33C) Page Controls : View: Pics Per Page: Title: Penn Central U33C in consist at Springfield Station : Description: Photo Date: 8/31 ...

The GE U33C is a 6-axle diesel-electric locomotive built by GE Transportation Systems between January 1968 and January 1975. 375 examples of this locomotive were built for 11 North American railroads and one construction contractor.