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Diesel locomotive

EMD GL8

Built by EMD

Top speed
100 km/h
62 mph
Track gauge
1,000 mm
Metre gauge
Years built
1960–1961
69 units
Axle arrangement
Bo'Bo'

Overview of the EMD GL8

Discover the versatile GL8 diesel locomotive, a reliable workhorse built by EMD between 1960 and 1961.

With a top speed of 100 km/h and a 1000 mm gauge, this Bo'Bo' classification locomotive is powered by a GM 8-567CR prime mover, making it suitable for various operational needs.

Previously operated by América Latina Logística Sul (ALL Sul GL8) and Ferrovia Centro-Atlântica (FCA GL8) in Brazil, the GL8 boasts a robust design for efficient service.

Explore the specifications and see more images of this notable diesel locomotive.

EMD GL8 technical specifications

Value
SeriesGL8
Built byEMD · 1960–196169 units
Top speed100 km/h62 mph
Prime moverGM 8-567CR
Track gauge1,000 mmMetre gauge3 ft 3⅜ in
UIC axle arrangementBo'Bo'
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Operators of the EMD GL8

Railway companies that have operated the GL8, with the class designation used by each of them.

OperatorClassCountry
América Latina Logística SulALL Sul GL8Brazil
Ferrovia Centro-AtlânticaFCA GL8Brazil

EMD GL8 photos

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