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Slug unit

EMD GP40 Slug

Built by EMD, GMD

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

Overview of the EMD GP40 Slug

Discover the powerful GP40 Slug locomotive, a versatile workhorse designed for heavy-duty rail operations.

Originally built by EMD and GMD, these locomotives feature a robust Bo'Bo' axle configuration and a standard 1435 mm gauge, making them suitable for a wide range of track systems.

The GP40 Slug has a rich history, serving with prominent North American railroads such as CSX Transportation and Missouri-Kansas-Texas.

Explore detailed specifications and imagery of this iconic diesel-electric locomotive.

EMD GP40 Slug technical specifications

Value
SeriesGP40
Built byEMD, GMD
Track gauge1,435 mmStandard gauge4 ft 8½ in
UIC axle arrangementBo'Bo'

Operators of the EMD GP40 Slug

Railway companies that have operated the GP40 Slug, with the class designation used by each of them.

OperatorClassCountry
CSX TransportationCSXT GP40 SlugUnited States
Missouri-Kansas-TexasMKT GP40 SlugUnited States

EMD GP40 Slug photos

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