GE P30CH - Wikipedia
The GE P30CH was one of the first brand-new diesel-electric locomotives built for Amtrak by General Electric during Amtrak's early years. The design was based on the GE U30C, but had a cowl carbody like its EMD competitors. Amtrak operated them between 1975 and 1992.
Amtrak GE P30CH locomotive - Trains
2023年9月24日 · The Amtrak GE P30CH locomotive is the spiritual successor to the GE U30CG passenger locomotive of 1967. Amtrak acquired 25 of the P30CH model, Nos. 700-724, between August 1975 and January 1976. The model designation led to the units’ nickname: “pooch.”
GE P30CH - Locomotive Wiki
The GE P30CH, nicknamed "Pooch" by rail-fans and engineers, were 3000 hp six axle locomotives with a C-C wheel arrangement. They were the first locomotives owned by Amtrak to possess head end power, provided by two Detroit Diesel 2 …
Engines of Amtrak - GE P30CH - YouTube
2020年7月25日 · The GE P30CH, affectionately known as the "Pooch", was the first all new locomotive for Amtrak. It was also the first diesel offering from GE to Amtrak whom ...
GE P30CH - Wikiwand articles
The GE P30CH was one of the first brand-new diesel-electric locomotives built for Amtrak by General Electric during Amtrak's early years. The design was based on the GE U30C, but had a cowl carbody like its EMD competitors. Amtrak operated them between 1975 and 1992.
GE P30CH - Worldwide Rails
The GE P30CH is a 3,000 horsepower, diesel-electric locomotive built exclusively for Amtrak. The units were based off of the GE U30C freight locomotive. In the early seventies, the nation’s railroads were beginning to relinquish themselves of their passenger network, ending the reign of various noteworthy trains operated by railroads ...
GE's "U30C" Series: Including The "U30CG" and "P30CH" - American-Rails.com
2024年8月27日 · There was also one other variant known as the P30CH, built exclusively for Amtrak. The passenger carrier wound up with 25 examples manufactured between August, 1975 and January, 1976. It was similar to the U30CG but lacked the fluted carbody and featured a somewhat different cab.
Amtrak Photo Archive - P30CH - the early GE's - Hebners.Net
the P30CH - the early GE's After the page loads, click on the image or engine number to view a larger image Built by GE in 1975-1976, these 3000hp units were numbered 700-724.
GE P30CH | Trains And Locomotives Wiki | Fandom
The GE (General Electric) P30CH ("Pooch" as nicknamed by railfans, employees, and train enthusiasts) is a type of six-axle, 3,000hp diesel locomotive built from 1976-1977 with only 25 built specially for Amtrak in the United States. They were retired from service in 1992 after having an...
Pictures of AMTK 722
2014年11月30日 · Amtrak P30CH 722 at Alton Junction (about 22nd Street) in Chicago, Illinois on an unknown day in September 1979, Kodachrome by Chuck Zeiler. This move is using ICG tracks. Off to the right behind the trains is the former AT&SF coach yard, used breifly by Amtrak.