The GE U30B was a diesel-electric locomotive produced by GE Transportation between 1966 and 1975. It was a further development of the U28B, with a 3,000 hp (2,200 kW) 16-cylinder prime mover. [1] The U30B competed with the EMD GP40 and the ALCO Century 430, but was not as successful as the GE U30C.

2025年1月10日 · The U30B witnessed modest sales (295 units) as the industry began recognizing the benefits of six-motored, high-horsepower locomotives. GE locomotives continued to grow in popularity thanks to the builder's dedication to its product.

U30B型柴油机车是干线货运用的四轴柴油机车，型号当中的“U”代表“通用”系列、“30”代表单节功率为3000马力、“B”代表机车轴式为Bo-Bo。 机车采用底架承载的单司机室外走廊式车体结构。

Diesel & Electric Locomotive Specifications, 1981, by F. K. Hudson.

A U30B could be differentiated from the lower-horsepower U23B by the presence of two sets of four tall engine access doors near the center of the long hood. During production, the U30B was equipped with various trucks, including Blomberg trucks from EMD trade-in locomotives, AAR-style trucks, or GE’s own four-axle “FB2” truck.

The GE U30B was a diesel-electric locomotive produced by GE Transportation between 1966 and 1975. It was a further development of the U28B, with a 3,000 hp (2,200 kW) 16-cylinder prime mover. [1] The U30B competed with the EMD GP40 and the ALCO Century 430, but was not as successful as the GE U30C.

GE U30B: Built As: CO 8228 (U30B) Serial Number: 40071: Order No: 1446: Frame Number: Built: 12/1974: Notes: ex-C&O 8228: Other locos with this serial: CSX 5356(U30B) CO 8228(U30B) Page Controls : View: Pics Per Page: Title: …

The GE U30B was a diesel-electric locomotive produced by GE Transportation between 1966 and 1975. It was a further development of the U28B, with a 3,000 hp (2,200 kW) 16-cylinder prime mover. The U30B competed with the EMD GP40 and the ALCO Century 430, but was not as successful as the GE U30C.

General Electric's U30B was a further development of the U28B locomotive, with a 3000 horsepower (2240 kW) 16-cylinder prime mover. It remained in production for over eight years. The U30B competed with the EMD GP40 and the ALCO Century 430, but was not as successful at the GE U30C. Marre, Louis A. (1995). Diesel Locomotives: The First 50 Years.

GE 301-304 were testbeds built two each in May and June 1966. 301 and 302 were the first to have the "late U28" radiator arrangement, and the quartet was initially used to test GE's alternator system. GE retained them as general testbeds/demonstrators for improvements to the U-series.