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 early 1968 to mid 1977, but at 62 ft 2 in (18.95

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 Locomotives," the B23-7 followed the earlier Universal line, GE's initial entry into the locomotive market as an independent manufacturer.

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

General Electric’s “Dash 7” locomotive line was introduced as a replacement for the older “Universal-Series” of the 60s and early 70s. “Dash 7” series improvements included increased fuel efficiency, tractive effort and reliability. The B23-7 was a direct replacement for the 2,250HP U23B model, while the B30-7 replaced the 3,000HP U30B.

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, reliability, and tractive effort over its “U Boat” cousin.

The GE (General Electric) "Super 7" Series is a sub-line of four-axle and six-axle diesel locomotives that were part of a rebuilding trade-in program that existed from 1989 to 1994 which primarily served as a service plan for upgrading and rebuilding aging Universal Series ("U …

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, which was the most reliable and versatile locomotives of all time due to its combination of an underrated 2,000hp 645 prime mover, a.c. traction motors, modular ...

General Electric’s “Dash 7” locomotive line was introduced as a replacement for the older “Universal-Series” of the 60s and early 70s. “Dash 7” series improvements included increased fuel efficiency, tractive effort and reliability. The B23-7 was a …

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GE B23-7 DIESEL-ELECTRIC LOCOMOTIVE. 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 early 1968 to mid