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Diesel locomotive

EMD GP50

Built by EMD

Length
18.03 m
59 ft 2 in
Track gauge
1,435 mm
Standard gauge
Years built
1980–1985
278 units
Axle arrangement
Bo'Bo'

Overview of the EMD GP50

Explore the powerful EMD GP50 diesel locomotive, a versatile workhorse of North American railways.

This robust locomotive, built between 1980 and 1985, features a distinctive Bo'Bo' axle arrangement and a length of 18.03 meters.

Powered by an EMD 16-645F3B prime mover, the GP50 has served numerous prominent railroads across the United States, including the Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe Railway, Burlington Northern, and Union Pacific Railroad.

Its 1435 mm gauge and reliable design have made it a staple for freight operations for decades.

EMD GP50 technical specifications

Value
Built byEMD · 1980–1985278 units
Prime moverEMD 16-645F3B
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 GP50

Railway companies that have operated the GP50, with the class designation used by each of them.

OperatorClassCountry
Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe RailwayATSF GP50United States
BNSF RailwayBNSF GP39-3United States
BNSF RailwayBNSF GP50United States
Burlington NorthernBN GP50United States
Chicago and North Western Transportation CompanyCNW GP50United States
Missouri PacificMP GP50United States
Norfolk Southern RailwayNS GP50United States
Southern RailwaySOU GP50United States
Toledo, Peoria and Western RailwayTPW GP50United States
Union Pacific RailroadUP GP50United States

EMD GP50 photos

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