Clyde Engineering G8B

Built by Clyde Engineering

Top speed

100 km/h

62 mph

Weight

70 t

154,323 lb

Length

14.71 m

48 ft 3 in

Years built

1955

95 units

Axle arrangement

Bo'Bo'

Overview of the Clyde Engineering G8B

Discover the versatile EMD G8B diesel locomotive, a robust workhorse known for its reliability and efficiency.

Built by Clyde Engineering in 1955, this Bo'Bo' locomotive has a rich operational history in Australia.

With a top speed of 100 km/h and a substantial tractive effort of 169 kN, the G8B is well-suited for a variety of heavy-duty rail operations.

Its compact design, measuring 14.71 meters in length and weighing 70 tons, allows for excellent maneuverability on the tracks.

The G8B has served with prominent Australian rail operators including Pacific National, Rail First Asset Management, and Southern Shorthaul Railroad, demonstrating its enduring value in the rail industry.

Explore the legacy of the G8B and its contribution to Australian rail transport.

Clyde Engineering G8B technical specifications

	Value	Imperial / US
Series	EMD G8
Built by	Clyde Engineering · 195595 units
Top speed	100 km/h62 mph	62 mph
Tractive effort	169 kN37,993 lbf	37,993 lbf
UIC axle arrangement	Bo'Bo'
Length	14.71 m48 ft 3 in	48 ft 3 in
Weight	70 t154,323 lb	154,323 lb

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Operators of the Clyde Engineering G8B

Railway companies that have operated the G8B, with the class designation used by each of them.

Operator	Class	Country
Pacific National	PN T	Australia
Rail First Asset Management	RailFirst T	Australia
Seymour Railway Heritage Centre	SRHC T	Australia
Southern Shorthaul Railroad	SSR T	Australia
Steamrail Victoria	Steamrail T	Australia