Description
Powered by a V12 FDL prime mover,the 2250 h.p.U23B was GE’s intermediate sized four axle road switcher of the late 1960s through the mid 1970s.In 10 years of production from 1968 through 1977 a total of 481 units were produced, making this the second best seller of GE’s “Universal Series” locomotives.Primary spotting features include a stepped out radiator section and two sets of three tall engine access doors near the centre of the long hood.During production,the U238 was equipped with various truck side frames, including Blomberg trucks from EMD trade in locomotives, AAR Style trucks,or GE’s own four axle “FB2” truck. Today the number of active U23B’s has dwindled , but a handful can still be found working for short lines and regional nrailroads in North America.
