GE U25C

GE U25C
Burlington Northern Railroad U25C #5603.
Type and origin
Power typeDiesel-electric
BuilderGE Transportation Systems
ModelU25C
Build dateSeptember 1963 – December 1965
Total produced113
Specifications
Configuration:
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 • AARC-C
Gauge4 ft 8+1⁄2 in (1,435 mm)
Length64' 6"
Prime moverGE FDL-16
GeneratorGE GT 598
Traction motors6X GE752
Cylinders16
Performance figures
Power output2,500 hp (1,860 kW)
Career
LocaleUnited States
DispositionLSI 2501 preserved, remainder scrapped

The U25C is a diesel locomotive built by General Electric intended for the United States domestic market. Launched in September 1963, it remained in production until December 1965. It was replaced by the U28C.

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