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Diesel locomotive

EMD G22CU

Built by EMD

Top speed
110 km/h
68 mph
Weight
88 t
194,007 lb
Length
15.51 m
50 ft 11 in
Track gauge
1,067 mm
Cape gauge
Years built
1973
25 units
Axle arrangement
Co'Co'

Overview of the EMD G22CU

Discover the powerful G22CU locomotive, a robust diesel locomotive operated by the Taiwan Railway Administration (TRA) under the TRA R150 class. This impressive machine, built in 1973 by EMD, represents reliability and efficiency in Taiwan's rail transport.

With a top speed of 110 km/h and a track gauge of 1067 mm, the G22CU is well-equipped for various routes and tasks. Its dimensions – 15.51 m in length, 2.81 m in width, and 3.94 m in height – along with a weight of 88 tons and an axle load of 14.6 tons, demonstrate its solid construction.

The heart of this locomotive is the EMD 12-645E diesel engine, which ensures powerful performance and long-lasting operation. The G22CU is a testament to engineering excellence and plays a vital role in the operational activities of the Taiwan Railway Administration.

EMD G22CU technical specifications

Value
SeriesG22C
Built byEMD · 197325 units
Top speed110 km/h68 mph
Prime moverEMD 12-645E
Track gauge1,067 mmCape gauge3 ft 6 in
Length15.51 m50 ft 11 in
Width2.81 m9 ft 3 in
Height3.94 m12 ft 11 in
Weight88 t194,007 lb
Axle load14.6 t32,187 lb

Operators of the EMD G22CU

Railway companies that have operated the G22CU, with the class designation used by each of them.

OperatorClassCountry
Taiwan Railway AdministrationTRA R150Taiwan

EMD G22CU photos

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