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 — it was powered by the 8-cylinder
FDL-8T engine.
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, and the Lebanese national railway company.
GE Transportation Systems
GE Transportation, formerly known as GE Rail, is a division of General Electric. The organization manufactures equipment for the railroad, marine, mining, drilling and energy generation industries. It is based in Erie, Pennsylvania. Locomotives are assembled at the Erie plant, while engine...
as an export model roadswitcher in 1973.
Easy to spot due to its relatively short length — 52 ft 9 in — it was powered by the 8-cylinder
Cylinder (engine)
A cylinder is the central working part of a reciprocating engine or pump, the space in which a piston travels. Multiple cylinders are commonly arranged side by side in a bank, or engine block, which is typically cast from aluminum or cast iron before receiving precision machine work...
FDL-8T engine.
Very similar to the U18B
GE U18B
The GE U18B Diesel-electric locomotive was introduced by GE Transportation as a branch line roadswitcher in 1973.Easy to spot due to its relatively short length — 54 ft 8 in — it was the only North American locomotive powered by the 8-cylinder 7FDL engine.The Seaboard Coast...
, it included an extended body section to house a larger air filter and cooling units.
Original purchasers included Syria's CFS, and the Lebanese national railway company.
Original Owners
| Railroad | Quantity | Works No. | Local Designation | Numbers | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chemins de Fer Syriens Chemins de Fer Syriens Chemins de Fer Syriens is the national railway operator for the state of Syria, headquartered in Aleppo.-History:The first railway in Syria opened when the country was part of the Ottoman Empire, with the gauge line from Damascus to the port city of Beirut in present day Lebanon opened in 1895... |
15 | 40664-78 | LDE-1800 | 301-315 | Intended for freight |
| Chemins de Fer Syriens Chemins de Fer Syriens Chemins de Fer Syriens is the national railway operator for the state of Syria, headquartered in Aleppo.-History:The first railway in Syria opened when the country was part of the Ottoman Empire, with the gauge line from Damascus to the port city of Beirut in present day Lebanon opened in 1895... |
15 | 40679-93 | LDE-1800 | 351-365 | 17001-IP, intended for passenger traffic |