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The GE U50C was a six-axle diesel-electric freight locomotive built by General Electric for Union Pacific in the late 1960s and early 1970s. Its C-C wheel arrangement placed three powered axles in each truck, while two diesel engines supplied about 5,000 horsepower. The design answered Union Pacific’s demand for high-power freight locomotives without using a single very large engine. U50Cs were later retired as newer locomotive designs became available, leaving the type as a historical example of twin-engine American diesel power.
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What was the GE U50C used for?
The GE U50C was a heavy diesel-electric freight locomotive built by General Electric for Union Pacific. It was designed for demanding freight service in the late 1960s and early 1970s.
How much power did the GE U50C have?
The U50C used two diesel engines that supplied about 5,000 horsepower. Its high power output was intended for heavy freight trains.
What does C-C mean on the GE U50C?
C-C describes the locomotive's six-axle wheel arrangement. Each truck had three powered axles, giving the locomotive six powered axles in total.
When was the GE U50C built?
The GE U50C was built for Union Pacific during the late 1960s and early 1970s. It belongs to the large high-horsepower diesel locomotive designs of that period.
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