The GE U36B is a four-axle 3,600 hp (2.7 MW) B-B diesel-electric locomotive produced by General Electric from 1969 to 1974. It was primarily used by the Seaboard Coast Line Railroad and its successors, although thirteen provided the power for the original Auto Train .

The very first Bicentennial engine, Seaboard Coast Line U36B 1776, heads up a display train that operated from Richmond, CA, to Richmond, VA. The train which included two Santa Fe cars and a Frisco caboose, is seen at Barstow, CA, on November 15, 1972.

2025年1月2日 · The U36B was the final four-axle variant General Electric cataloged as part of its Universal line. It was also the powerful B-B road-switcher any manufacturer ever offered, boasting an impressive 3,600 horsepower. From a historical perspective, GE's early 7FDL prime mover is often underappreciated for its ruggedness and pure horsepower capability.

SCL 1776 was the nation’s first Bicentennial unit, being built in June 1971. It was actually the second SCL U36B numbered 1776. The first was delivered in standard black and yellow paint. When later production unit 1803 was chosen to receive the special commemorative scheme, the original 1776 was renumbered as 1813.

The GE U36B is a four-axle 3,600 hp (2.7 MW) B-B diesel-electric locomotive produced by General Electric from 1969 to 1974. It was primarily used by the Seaboard Coast Line Railroad and its successors, although thirteen provided the power for the original Auto Train. The U36B was the last GE high-horsepower universal series locomotive.

Atlas’ U33B and U36B model is being offered in both an early and late phase. The early phase model includes flushmounted radiator screens and air intake screens on the long hood. In addition, there is a built-out area on the top of the front and rear pilots.

2025年3月17日 · According to a Lake Shore Railway Historical Society Museum news release, MCVX U36B No. 7764 was last with the Firefighters Education and Training Foundation in Massachusetts as a training locomotive for firefighters. The locomotive carried MCVX reporting marks and the last number it had when it was part of CSX Transportation's active roster.

2013年2月27日 · This project started life as a 1980’s vintage Athearn Blue Box SCL U33B #1733, complete with old school metal AAR sideframes (incorrect for these engines). I just started dabbling with the project when I was inspired by cmarchan’s …

The recently donated CSXT 5764, was the original SCL 1776 and was renumbered to 1813 upon the arrival of the second "1776" Which was specially built with spot lights and painted for the Bicentennial by GE.

GE U36B: Built As: SCL 1803 (U36B) Serial Number: 37799: Order No: 1005: Frame Number: Built: 6/1971: Notes: 1776:2 Bicentennial: Other locos with this serial: SCL 1776(U36B) MCVX WLO1(U36B) SBD 1776(U36B) Page Controls : View: Pics Per Page: Page 2 of 1. Site Design ...