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General Electric U25B and U25C
After General Electric had stopped to work together with ALCO to build road switchers, they initially started to build small locomotives of the Universal Series for export in 1956. In 1959, the U25B was the first full...
General
| Property | General Electric U25B and U25C Remove |
|---|---|
| Built | 1963-1965 |
| Manufacturers | General Electric |
| Wheel arrangement | C-C |
| Gauge | 1,435 mm (Standard gauge) |
Dimensions and weights
| Property | General Electric U25B and U25C Remove |
|---|---|
| Length | 19.66 m |
| Wheelbase | 15.65 m |
| Rigid wheelbase | 3.96 m |
| Service weight | 157.9 t |
| Adhesive weight | 157.9 t |
| Axle load | 26.3 t |
| Fuel capacity | 10,978 l (Diesel) |
Power plant
| Property | General Electric U25B and U25C Remove |
|---|---|
| Engine | GE 7FDL-16 |
| Engine type | V16 diesel |
Power
| Property | General Electric U25B and U25C Remove |
|---|---|
| Power source | diesel-electric |
| Indicated power | 1,864 kW (2,534 PS) |
| Top speed | 113 km/h |
| Starting effort | 409.2 kN |
Calculated values
| Property | General Electric U25B and U25C Remove |
|---|---|
| Factor of adhesion | 1 : 3.78 |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 11.8 kW/t |
| Adhesive weight/Total | 1 : 1.00 |
