The GE B23-7 is a diesel locomotive model that was first offered by GE in late 1977. Featuring a smaller 12 cylinder version of the FDL engine, it is the successor to GE's U23B produced from …

2025年1月1日 · The B23-7 was General Electric's first four-axle model of its new "Dash 7" line, which featured upgraded equipment and electronics. As Brian Solomon notes in his book, "GE …

2023年3月13日 · Part of the “second generation” of General Electric’s locomotive portfolio, the B23-7 was the successor to GE’s U23B locomotive that featured better fuel economy, …

The B23-7 was a direct replacement for the 2,250HP U23B model, while the B30-7 replaced the 3,000HP U30B. The first B23-7s were produced for Conrail in September, 1977, and the first …

The B23-7 was a turbocharged 2,250hp locomotive with a twelve-cylinder 12-7FDL prime mover that rode on four AAR Type-B trucks. It was designed to directly compete with EMD's GP38-2, …

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

2025年2月1日 · The B30-7's and LN B23-7's had GE FB-2 trucks while SCL B23-7's (including the BQ23-7) were built with trade-in EMD Blomberg trucks. Common spotting features included …

The B23-7 was a direct replacement for the 2,250HP U23B model. The first units were produced for Conrail in September, 1977 (ironically, 3 months after the last U23B was delivered to …

During the 1970's, EMD was turning out a very successful and reliable Dash-2 line (GP38-2, GP40-2, SD40-2). General Electric, in an effort to gain lost ground, introduced an improved …

Specifications common to all Dash 7 Series four axle models are as follows: A BNSF B23-7. This model was manufactured between 1977 and 1984 and was fitted with a 12-cylinder 7FDL12 …