Six-axle diesel-electric locomotive rated at 5000 hp and designated as U50C by General Electric in service at United Pacific; high-capacity dynamic braking system is arranged so locomotive may be self-load-tested at flick of switch; new simplified ventilating fans cool electrical components and pressurize engine rooms; pair of 12-cyl engines is utilized; 12-cyl rating is upped to 2500 hp by raising engine speed 25 rpm to 1050 rpm. (see also Ry Locomotives and Cars v 143 n 3 Mar 1969 p 19-20, 37) (23250)


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    Title :

    GE U50C designed for fast freights


    Additional title:

    Ry Age


    Published in:

    Railway Age ; 166 , n 7


    Publication date :

    1969


    Size :

    2 pages


    Type of media :

    Article (Journal)


    Type of material :

    Print


    Language :

    English




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