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Diesel locomotive

EMD GP38-2B

Built by EMD

Track gauge
1,435 mm
Standard gauge
Axle arrangement
Bo'Bo'

Overview of the EMD GP38-2B

Discover the powerful EMD GP38-2B, a versatile diesel locomotive renowned for its robust performance and reliability.

This notable member of the Dash 2 family, specifically the GP38-2 series, was built by EMD and refurbished by Burlington Northern in 1981.

Featuring a standard gauge of 1435 mm and a Bo'Bo' axle configuration, the GP38-2B is equipped with an EMD 16-645E prime mover, making it a strong workhorse on the rails.

EMD GP38-2B technical specifications

Value
SeriesGP38-2
FamilyDash 2
Built byEMD
RefurbishedBN 1981
Prime moverEMD 16-645E
Track gauge1,435 mmStandard gauge4 ft 8½ in
UIC axle arrangementBo'Bo'
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Operators of the EMD GP38-2B

Railway companies that have operated the GP38-2B, with the class designation used by each of them.

OperatorClassCountry
Burlington NorthernBN GP38-2BUnited States

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