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.

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。 根据布置在冷却室两侧的 空气滤清器 的结构类型，U30B型柴油机车还可以分为第一期和第二期，早期生产的第一期机车均安装油浴式空气过滤器；从1968年起的第二期机车的下部散热器进风口改用纸质滤清器，而上部散热器进风口则仍然使用油浴式过滤器。 两台二轴转向架可按客户需要选 …

Jan 10, 2025 · 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。

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.

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

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 …

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.

The 3,300 hp U33B arrived in December 1966, while the U33C did not follow until 1968. The first U28s were visually similar to the U25, but changes such as the shortened front hood were only introduced later. The U30B and U30C were able to reach a total of almost 900 units because EMD's production was at capacity. The U33C also made it to 375 units.

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.