GE U33B

The GE U33B is a diesel-electric locomotive that was offered by GE in 1966, featuring a 16-cylinder motor. It is 60 ft 2 in (18.34 m) long.

GE U33B
Penn Central #2906 with a freight train in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania in 1970.
Type and origin Power type Diesel-electric Builder GE Transportation Systems Model U33B Build date December 1966 – March 1975 Total produced 137
Specifications Configuration: ​  • AAR B-B Gauge 4 ft 8+1⁄2 in (1,435 mm) standard gauge Length 60 ft 2 in (18.34 m) Prime mover GE FDL-16 Engine type V16 diesel Cylinders 16
Performance figures Power output 3,300 hp (2,500 kW)

Original owners

Railroad	Quantity	Numbers	Notes
Chicago, Rock Island and Pacific Railroad (Rock Island)	25	190-199, 285-299
New York Central Railroad	2	2858–2859	downrated to 3000 hp, to Penn Central, Conrail 2858-2859
Penn Central	81	2890–2970	to Conrail 2890-2970
Seaboard Coast Line Railroad	29	1719–1747	Blomberg trucks

Five former SCL U33B’s were stored until 2019. They were later sold to FCCR. 1012 is currently the only known survivor.

External links

• Sarberenyi, Robert. GE U33B Original Owners.