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Diesel locomotive

EMD GP16

Built by EMD

Top speed
105 km/h
65 mph
Power output
1,194 kW
1,601 hp
Weight
117 t
257,941 lb
Length
17.07 m
56 ft 0 in
Track gauge
1,435 mm
Standard gauge
Years built
1979–1982
155 units

Overview of the EMD GP16

Discover the robust and versatile GP16 diesel locomotive, a workhorse of American railways.

Built by EMD between 1979 and 1982, this powerful locomotive features a Bo'Bo' wheel arrangement, a length of 17.07 meters, and a substantial weight of 117 tons, making it ideal for a variety of rail operations.

With a power output of 1194 kW and a top speed of 105 km/h, the GP16 delivers reliable performance.

It has served with distinction across numerous US railroads including CSX Transportation, Everett Railroad, and R.J. Corman Railroad Group, showcasing its adaptability and enduring legacy in freight transportation.

Experience the efficiency and strength of the GP16, a testament to classic locomotive engineering.

EMD GP16 technical specifications

Value
Built byEMD · 1979–1982155 units
Top speed105 km/h65 mph
Power output1,194 kW1,601 hp
Tractive effort287 kN64,520 lbf
Track gauge1,435 mmStandard gauge4 ft 8½ in
UIC axle arrangementBo'Bo'
Length17.07 m56 ft 0 in
Weight117 t257,941 lb

Operators of the EMD GP16

Railway companies that have operated the GP16, with the class designation used by each of them.

OperatorClassCountry
CSX TransportationCSXT GP16United States
Everett RailroadEV GP16United States
First Coast RailroadFCRD GP16United States
R.J. Corman Railroad GroupRJCR GP16United States
Savage ServicesSVGX GP16United States
Scoular CompanySCOX GP16United States
York RailwayYRC GP16United States

EMD GP16 photos

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