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Diesel locomotive

EMD GP60B

Built by EMD

Power output
2,800 kW
3,755 hp
Length
18.2 m
59 ft 9 in
Track gauge
1,435 mm
Standard gauge
Years built
1991
23 units
Axle arrangement
Bo'Bo'

Overview of the EMD GP60B

Discover the powerful GP60B diesel locomotive, a true workhorse of the railways.

Manufactured by EMD in 1991, this locomotive was successfully used by the Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe Railway in the United States.

With a power output of 2800 kW and a Bo'Bo' axle configuration, the GP60B is ideal for freight transport.

Characterized by a robust design and a length of 18.2 meters, it ensures reliable performance on every route.

Its EMD 16-710G3A prime mover provides exceptional traction, making it a sought-after model for locomotive enthusiasts.

With a 1435 mm gauge, the GP60B represents a significant piece of American railway history.

EMD GP60B technical specifications

Value
SeriesGP60
Built byEMD · 199123 units
Power output2,800 kW3,755 hp
Prime moverEMD 16-710G3A
Track gauge1,435 mmStandard gauge4 ft 8½ in
UIC axle arrangementBo'Bo'
Length18.2 m59 ft 9 in

Operators of the EMD GP60B

Railway companies that have operated the GP60B, with the class designation used by each of them.

OperatorClassCountry
Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe RailwayATSF GP60BUnited States

EMD GP60B photos

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