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. Whereabouts unknown.

External links

• Sarberenyi, Robert. GE U33B Original Owners.