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Diesel locomotive

EMD GP38-3

Built by EMD

Length
18.03 m
59 ft 2 in
Track gauge
1,435 mm
Standard gauge
Axle arrangement
Bo'Bo'

Overview of the EMD GP38-3

Discover the robust GP38-3 diesel locomotive, a versatile workhorse renowned for its reliability and adaptability across various North American railroads.

This powerful locomotive, built by EMD, features a standard gauge of 1435 mm and a classic Bo'Bo' wheel arrangement, making it suitable for a wide range of freight and industrial operations.

With a length of 18.03 meters, the GP38-3 offers a balanced combination of power and maneuverability, proving its value in diverse railway environments.

The GP38-3 has served with distinction for numerous railway companies throughout the United States, including prominent operators like Norfolk Southern and Amtrak, showcasing its broad appeal and operational excellence.

EMD GP38-3 technical specifications

Value
Built byEMD
Track gauge1,435 mmStandard gauge4 ft 8½ in
UIC axle arrangementBo'Bo'
Length18.03 m59 ft 2 in
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Operators of the EMD GP38-3

Railway companies that have operated the GP38-3, with the class designation used by each of them.

OperatorClassCountry
Albany and Eastern RailroadAERC GP38-3United States
Amtrak National Railroad Passenger CorporationAMTK GP38-3United States
Central Oregon and Pacific RailroadCORP GP38-3United States
CIT Equipment Finance CorporationCEFX GP38-3United States
CIT Equipment Finance CorporationCITX GP38-3United States
Coos Bay Rail LineCBRL GP38-3United States
Dakota, Minnesota and Eastern RailroadDME GP38-3United States
East Penn RailroadESPN GP38-3United States
Fort Worth and Western RailroadFWWR GP38-3United States
Grenada RailroadGRYR GP38-3United States
Louisville and Indiana RailroadLIRC GP38-3United States
Maryland Midland RailwayMMID GP38-3United States
Maryland Midland RailwayMMID GP38-3ACUnited States
Maryland Midland RailwayMMID GP38-3DCUnited States
Nebraska Central RailroadNCRC GP38-3United States
Norfolk Southern RailwayNS GP38-3United States
Portland and Western RailroadPNWR GP38-3United States
Providence and Worcester RailroadPW GP38-3United States
Rapid City, Pierre and Eastern RailroadRCPE GP38-3United States
San Joaquin Valley RailroadSJVR GP38-3United States
San Pedro Valley RailroadSPVR GP38-3United States
Utah RailwayUTAH GP38-3United States
Webb Asset ManagementWAMX GP38-3United States
Western Rail Inc.WRIX GP38-3United States
Wichita, Tillman and Jackson RailwayWTJR GP38-3United States

EMD GP38-3 photos

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