GE U20C

GE U20C
CC203
GE U20C unit number CC 203 02 03 of PT Kereta Api Indonesia with white and blue pattern livery Hauled Pasundan train passing at Yogyakarta Station.
Type and origin
Power typeDiesel–electric
DesignerGeneral Electric, UGL Rail (for Indonesian U20C locomotives)
BuilderGE Transportation Systems
PT GE Lokomotif Indonesia
Serial numberCC203
ModelU20C
Build date1995–2000
Total produced42
Specifications
Configuration:
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 • AARC-C
 • UICCo-Co
Gauge1,067 mm (3 ft 6 in) in Indonesia,
1,000 mm (3 ft 3+3⁄8 in) metre gauge and
1,600 mm (5 ft 3 in) in Brazil
Wheel diameter914 mm (3 ft 0 in)
Length14,134 mm (46 ft 4.5 in)
Width2,642 mm (8 ft 8.0 in)
Height3,637 mm (11 ft 11.2 in)
Prime moverGE FDL-8
AlternatorGMG-146
GeneratorMain: GE GT601
Auxiliary: GE GY27
Traction motors4 x GE 761
CylindersV8
Loco brakeWABCO 26L
Performance figures
Maximum speed120 km/h (75 mph) (Indonesian U20C)
Power output2,150 hp (1,600 kW)
Tractive effort59,300 lb (26,900 kg) starting
58,300 lb (26,400 kg) continuous at 21 mph (34 km/h)
Career
OperatorsIndonesia: PT Kereta Api Indonesia
First run1995
Disposition37 in operation, 4 inoperative
References of key features:

The GE U20C diesel–electric locomotive was introduced by GE Transportation Systems as an export model in 1964. It was powered by an 8-cylinder 7FDL-8 engine. This locomotive is used worldwide with many variations and modifications. Different engines may be used, e.g. 7FDL8 and 7FDL12. Like the other members of the Universal series, it can be built to suit all track gauges.

GE U20C of Kereta Api Indonesia passing directly at Yogyakarta Station

Indonesian U20C

Export version

U201 in Australia in 2017.

In 1996, PT Industri Kereta Api Indonesia (PT INKA) made ICTSI #1 for Philippines Port Railways. The locomotive was among the first batch produced by GE Lokomotif Indonesia. It has the same specifications as an average Indonesian CC 203. However, after 7 years of revenue service, the container rail service was shut down. The locomotive was refurbished and was shipped to Australia for Coote Industrial Company. After strip down inspections and maintenance, the locomotive was put back on revenue service.[citation needed]

Around 2015, the locomotive (renumbered U201) was acquired by Transperth Train Operations - the commuter rail operator of Perth, Western Australia - whose fleet otherwise consists solely of electric multiple units. U201 replaced Transperth's earlier diesel shunter, a Westrail MA-class locomotive, which was acquired by Hotham Valley Railway.

See also

References

  1. 1 2 "General Electric U20C". Retrieved December 24, 2021.
  2. ↑ "Product - Diesel Electric Locomotive". PT Industri Kereta Api. Retrieved December 24, 2021.
  3. ↑ "Product - Locomotive for Philippines". PT Industri Kereta Api. Retrieved December 24, 2021.
  4. ↑ "July 2015". Hotham Valley Railway. July 23, 2015. Archived from the original on July 31, 2016. Retrieved July 24, 2016.

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