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Diesel locomotive

EMD GP15-1

Built by EMD

Power output
1,119 kW
1,501 hp
Length
17.12 m
56 ft 2 in
Track gauge
1,435 mm
Standard gauge
Years built
1976–1982
310 units
Axle arrangement
Bo'Bo'

Overview of the EMD GP15-1

Discover the EMD GP15-1 locomotive, a versatile diesel engine built between 1976 and 1982.

This powerful locomotive boasts an EMD 12-645E prime mover, delivering an output of 1119 kW, making it a reliable workhorse for various railway operations.

With a length of 17.12 meters and a standard 1435 mm gauge, the GP15-1 has served numerous railway companies across the United States, including Union Pacific, Burlington Northern, and CSX Transportation.

Its Bo'Bo' wheel arrangement signifies its balanced design and excellent tractive effort.

EMD GP15-1 technical specifications

Value
Built byEMD · 1976–1982310 units
Power output1,119 kW1,501 hp
Prime moverEMD 12-645E
Track gauge1,435 mmStandard gauge4 ft 8½ in
UIC axle arrangementBo'Bo'
Length17.12 m56 ft 2 in
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Operators of the EMD GP15-1

Railway companies that have operated the GP15-1, with the class designation used by each of them.

OperatorClassCountry
Burlington NorthernBN GP15-1United States
Butte, Anaconda and Pacific RailwayBAP GP15-1United States
California Northern RailroadCFNR GP15-1United States
Chicago and North Western Transportation CompanyCNW GP15-1United States
CSX TransportationCSXT GP15-1United States
Florida Midland RailroadFMID GP15-1United States
GATX Rail Locomotive Group (GMTX)GMTX GP15-1United States
Goose Lake RailwayGOOS GP15-1United States
Missouri PacificMP GP15-1United States
Northern Lines RailwayNLR GP15-1United States
Sacramento Valley RailroadSVRR GP15-1United States
Union Pacific RailroadUP GP15-1United States
Union Pacific YardUPY GP15-1United States
Western New York and Pennsylvania RailroadWNYP GP15-1United States
York RailwayYRC GP15-1United States

EMD GP15-1 photos

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