EMD GP18

Built by EMD

Power output

1,340 kW

1,797 hp

Track gauge

1,435 mm

Standard gauge

Years built

1959–1963

405 units

Axle arrangement

Bo'Bo'

Overview of the EMD GP18

Explore the robust EMD GP18 diesel locomotive, a workhorse built by EMD between 1959 and 1963. This versatile locomotive, featuring a Bo'Bo' wheel arrangement, is known for its reliable performance and has served numerous prominent railroads across the United States.

The GP18 is powered by an EMD 16-567D1 prime mover, delivering an impressive 1340 kW output. Its standard gauge of 1435 mm has made it a staple in various railway operations, from freight hauling to switching duties.

Discover the legacy of the GP18 as it operated with distinguished companies such as Chicago Central and Pacific Railroad, Chicago, Rock Island and Pacific Railroad, Missouri Pacific, and Norfolk and Western Railway. This locomotive's enduring presence highlights its significance in American rail history.

EMD GP18 technical specifications

	Value	Imperial / US
Built by	EMD · 1959–1963405 units
Power output	1,340 kW1,797 hp	1,797 hp
Prime mover	EMD 16-567D1
Track gauge	1,435 mmStandard gauge4 ft 8½ in	4 ft 8½ in
UIC axle arrangement	Bo'Bo'

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Operators of the EMD GP18

Railway companies that have operated the GP18, with the class designation used by each of them.

Operator	Class	Country
Chicago Central and Pacific Railroad	CC GP18	United States
Chicago, Rock Island and Pacific Railroad	CRIP GP18	United States
Diesel Locomotive Company	DLCX GP18	United States
East Penn Railroad	ESPN GP18	United States
Missouri Pacific	MP GP18	United States
New York, Susquehanna and Western Railway	NYSW GP18	United States
Norfolk and Western Railway	NW GP18	United States