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 U28CG was a dual-service diesel-electric locomotive produced in 1966 by GE Transportation Systems and derived from their freight-hauling U28C design. The sole customer was the Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe Railway, which ordered ten early that year for delivery in July and August. [1]By that date, no North American locomotive builder cataloged a dedicated passenger-locomotive design ...

Jan 1, 2025 · The U28C was General Electric's second six-axle model and virtually identical to its predecessor (U25C) save for a slight increase in horsepower. When the U28C was cataloged many roads were still not embracing high-horsepower, six-axle models. As a result, this particular model witnessed few sales.

Feb 8, 2023 · Operating manual for the GE U28B and U28C locomotives.

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

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

Starting in May 1966 GE began producing the U28C on a longer frame. The new length for these U28Cs was 67 feet 3 inches. These are the 43 Phase II units built for Louisville and Nashville, Pennsylvania, Southern Pacific and Union Pacific.

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.

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.