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Diesel locomotive

EMD GA8

Built by EMD

Top speed
75 km/h
47 mph
Track gauge
1,067 mm
Cape gauge
Years built
1966
21 units

Overview of the EMD GA8

Discover the GA8 diesel locomotive, a robust and reliable workhorse that served the Taiwan Railway Administration.

This model, designated as the TRA S300 series, was built by EMD in 1966, with 21 units produced.

Operating on a 1067mm gauge, the GA8 boasts a top speed of 75 km/h, making it suitable for various operational needs.

Learn more about the GA8 and its contributions to Taiwan's railway history.

EMD GA8 technical specifications

Value
SeriesGA8
Built byEMD · 196621 units
Top speed75 km/h47 mph
Track gauge1,067 mmCape gauge3 ft 6 in
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Operators of the EMD GA8

Railway companies that have operated the GA8, with the class designation used by each of them.

OperatorClassCountry
Taiwan Railway AdministrationTRA S300Taiwan

EMD GA8 photos

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