GE U20C

The GE U20C diesel-electric locomotive was introduced by GE Transportation Systems as an export model in 1964. It was powered by the 8-cylinder 7FDL-8 engine. This locomotive is used worldwide with many variations and modifications. Different engines may be used, e.g. 7FDL8 and 7FDL12. Like the other members of the Universal series, it can be built to suit all track gauges.

GE U20C
GE U20C of PT Kereta Api Indonesia with new logo.
Type and origin
Power typeDiesel-electric
DesignerGeneral Electric, UGL Rail (for Indonesian U20C locomotives)
BuilderGE Transportation Systems
PT GE Lokomotif Indonesia
ModelU20C
Build date19952000
Total produced42
Specifications
Configuration:
  AARC-C
  UICCo-Co
Gauge1,067 mm (3 ft 6 in) in Indonesia,
1,000 mm (3 ft 3+38 in) metre gauge and
1,600 mm (5 ft 3 in) in Brazil
Wheel diameter914 mm (3 ft 0 in)
Length14,134 mm (46 ft 4.5 in)
Width2,642 mm (8 ft 8.0 in)
Height3,637 mm (11 ft 11.2 in)
Prime moverGE FDL-8
AlternatorGMG-146
GeneratorMain: GE GT601
Auxilary: GE GY27
Traction motors4 x GE 761
CylindersV8
Loco brakeWABCO 26L
Performance figures
Maximum speed120 km/h (75 mph) (Indonesian U20C)
Power output2,150 hp (1,600 kW)
Tractive effort59,300 lb (26,900 kg) starting
58,300 lb (26,400 kg) continuous at 21 mph (34 km/h)
Career
OperatorsIndonesia: PT Kereta Api Indonesia
First run1995
Disposition37 in operation, 4 inoperative
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