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.
Indonesian U20C
Export version
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.
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 List of GE locomotives GE U18C
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