EMD GP38AC

Built by EMD

Power output

1,490 kW

1,998 hp

Length

18.03 m

59 ft 2 in

Track gauge

1,435 mm

Standard gauge

Years built

1970–1971

261 units

Axle arrangement

Bo'Bo'

Overview of the EMD GP38AC

Discover the reliable EMD GP38AC, a versatile diesel locomotive known for its robust performance and wide range of applications across North America.

Built by EMD between 1970 and 1971, this locomotive features a classic Bo'Bo' wheel arrangement and a substantial 1490 kW power output, making it ideal for various heavy-duty tasks.

The GP38AC has served numerous prominent railways, including BNSF Railway, Canadian Pacific Railway, and Norfolk Southern Railway, attesting to its enduring utility and operational excellence in freight service.

With a length of 18.03 meters and a standard gauge of 1435 mm, the GP38AC offers a blend of power, durability, and efficiency that has cemented its place as a workhorse in the railway industry.

EMD GP38AC technical specifications

	Value	Imperial / US
Series	GP38
Built by	EMD · 1970–1971261 units
Power output	1,490 kW1,998 hp	1,998 hp
Track gauge	1,435 mmStandard gauge4 ft 8½ in	4 ft 8½ in
UIC axle arrangement	Bo'Bo'
Length	18.03 m59 ft 2 in	59 ft 2 in

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Operators of the EMD GP38AC

Railway companies that have operated the GP38AC, with the class designation used by each of them.

Operator	Class	Country
Canadian Pacific Railway	CP GP38AC	Canada
BNSF Railway	BNSF GP38AC	United States
Norfolk and Western Railway	NW GP38AC	United States
Norfolk Southern Railway	NS GP38AC	United States
Port of Montana	Port of Montana GP38AC	United States
Seaboard System Railroad	SBD GP38AC	United States
Southern Railway	SOU GP38AC	United States