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Diesel locomotive

EMD GP7

Built by EMD, GMD

Power output
1,120 kW
1,502 hp
Weight
112 t
246,917 lb
Length
17.12 m
56 ft 2 in
Track gauge
1,435 mm
Standard gauge
Years built
1949–1954
2,729 units
Axle arrangement
Bo'Bo'

Overview of the EMD GP7

Discover the EMD GP7 diesel locomotive, a cornerstone of North American railroading built between 1949 and 1954.

This versatile locomotive boasts a powerful EMD 16-567B prime mover, delivering 1120 kW of power and weighing in at 112 tons.

Its robust Bo'Bo' wheel arrangement and classic design made it a favorite for numerous railways across the United States and Canada, including the Burlington Northern, Canadian National, and many others.

Explore the impressive specifications of the GP7, from its 17.12-meter length to its operational history and widespread use.

This iconic diesel locomotive represents a significant piece of railway heritage, known for its reliability and performance.

EMD GP7 technical specifications

Value
Built byEMD, GMD · 1949–19542,729 units
Power output1,120 kW1,502 hp
Prime moverEMD 16-567B
Track gauge1,435 mmStandard gauge4 ft 8½ in
UIC axle arrangementBo'Bo'
Length17.12 m56 ft 2 in
Width3.12 m10 ft 3 in
Height4.57 m15 ft 0 in
Weight112 t246,917 lb
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Operators of the EMD GP7

Railway companies that have operated the GP7, with the class designation used by each of them.

OperatorClassCountry
Canadian National RailwayCN GP7Canada
Canadian Pacific RailwayCP GP7Canada
AGRI IndustriesAGIX GP7United States
Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe RailwayATSF GP7uUnited States
Bartlett and CompanyBARX GP7United States
Bruggere and MonsonBUGX GP7uUnited States
Burlington NorthernBN GP7United States
Chesapeake and Ohio RailwayC&O GP7United States
Chicago and North Western Transportation CompanyCNW GP7United States
Chicago and North Western Transportation CompanyCNW GP7RUnited States
Chicago, Rock Island and Pacific RailroadCRIP GP7United States
Chicago, Rock Island and Pacific RailroadCRIP GP7RUnited States
Florida Midland RailroadFMID GP7uUnited States
Grand Canyon RailwayGCRX GP7United States
Illinois Terminal RailroadITC GP7United States
Louisville and Nashville RailroadL&N GP7United States
Missouri PacificMP GP7United States
Missouri-Kansas-TexasMKT GP7United States
Morristown and Erie RailwayME GP7uUnited States
Norfolk and Western RailwayNW GP7United States
North Central Texas RailroadNCTR GP7United States
Ozark Valley RailroadOVRR GP7uUnited States
Peabody Coal CompanyPCCX GP7United States
Santa Fe Southern RailwaySFS GP7United States
Sierra Northern RailwaySERA GP7United States
South Plains LamesaSLAL GP7United States
Tennessee Valley Railroad MuseumTVRM GP7United States
Webb Asset ManagementWAMX GP7uUnited States
Wichita, Tillman and Jackson RailwayWTJR GP7United States

EMD GP7 photos

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