GE U20C

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GE U20C
GE U20C of PT Kereta Api Indonesia with new logo.
Type and origin Power type Diesel–electric Designer General Electric, UGL Rail (for Indonesian U20C locomotives) Builder GE Transportation Systems PT GE Lokomotif Indonesia Serial number CC203 Model U20C Build date 1995–2000 Total produced 42
Specifications Configuration: ​  • AAR C-C  • UIC Co-Co Gauge 1,067 mm (3 ft 6 in) in Indonesia, 1,000 mm (3 ft 3+3⁄8 in) metre gauge and 1,600 mm (5 ft 3 in) in Brazil Wheel diameter 914 mm (3 ft 0 in) Length 14,134 mm (46 ft 4.5 in) Width 2,642 mm (8 ft 8.0 in) Height 3,637 mm (11 ft 11.2 in) Prime mover GE FDL-8 Alternator GMG-146 Generator Main: GE GT601 Auxiliary: GE GY27 Traction motors 4 x GE 761 Cylinders V8 Loco brake WABCO 26L
Performance figures Maximum speed 120 km/h (75 mph) (Indonesian U20C) Power output 2,150 hp (1,600 kW) Tractive effort 59,300 lb (26,900 kg) starting 58,300 lb (26,400 kg) continuous at 21 mph (34 km/h)
Career Operators Indonesia: PT Kereta Api Indonesia First run 1995 Disposition 37 in operation, 4 inoperative
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The GE U20C diesel–electric locomotive was introduced by GE Transportation Systems as an export model in 1964. It was powered by the 8-cylinder 7FDL-8 engine. This locomotive is used worldwide with many variations and modifications. Different engines may be used, e.g. 7FDL8 and 7FDL12. Like the other members of the Universal series, it can be built to suit all track gauges.^[1]