GE U28B

GE U28B
Milwaukee Road U28B #5505
Specifications
Power type	Diesel-electric
Builder	GE Transportation Systems
Model	U28B
Build date	January 1966–January 1967
Total produced	148
AAR wheel arr.	B-B
Gauge	4 ft 8 1⁄2 in (1,435 mm)
Prime mover	GE FDL-16
Engine RPM range	650–1050 rpm
Traction motors	GE-752
Top speed	70 mph (110 km/h)
Power output	2,800 hp (2,100 kW)
Tractive effort	70,000 lbf (310 kN) (starting) 64,000 lbf (280 kN) (continuous)
Career

The GE U28B diesel-electric locomotive model replaced the U25B in early 1966, featuring a slightly uprated prime mover (only 300 hp (220 kW) more power than the U25B). Early units had the same carbody styling as the U25B, while later units had design features (e.g., shortened nose) more in common with later models. After only a year of production, this model was superseded by the U30B.

External links

• Sarberenyi, Robert. GE U28B Original Owners

Original Owners

References

• Marre, Louis A. (1995). Diesel Locomotives: The First 50 Years: A Guide to Diesels Built Before 1972. Railroad Reference Series (Book 10). Waukesha, WI, USA: Kalmbach Publishing. ISBN 0890242585.