GE U17C
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The GE U17C diesel-electric locomotive was introduced by GE Transportation as an export model roadswitcher in 1973. Easy to spot due to its relatively short length — 52 ft 9 in (16.08 m) — it was powered by the 8-cylinder FDL-8T engine.[1]
Very similar to the U18B, it included an extended body section to house a larger air filter and cooling units.
Original purchasers included Syria's CFS,[1] and the Lebanese national railway company.[2]
The GE U17C is also used on the Aqaba Railway Corporation for transporting phosphates from the Mines to Aqaba.
Original Owners
| Railroad | Quantity | Works No. | Local Designation | Numbers | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chemins de Fer Syriens | 15 | 40664-78 | LDE-1800 | 301-315 | Intended for freight[2] |
| Chemins de Fer Syriens | 15 | 40679-93 | LDE-1800 | 351-365 | 17001-IP, intended for passenger traffic[2][3] |
References
- GE Advanced Generation, 1989 by James W. Kerr
- GE Locomotives Vols 1 & 2, 1981, by James W. Kerr
- Car & Locomotive Encyclopedia, 1984, Simmons & Boardman Publications
- Modern Locomotive Handbook, 1979, Railway Fuel & Operating Officers Assn.
- Diesel & Electric Locomotives Specifications, 1981, by F. K. Hudson
- GE Export U-Series Model Evolution by Steve Plmano
Notes
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