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Diesel locomotive

EMD GP9R

Built by EMD

Power output
1,300 kW
1,743 hp
Track gauge
1,435 mm
Standard gauge
Years built
1954–1963
4,112 units
Axle arrangement
Bo'Bo'

Overview of the EMD GP9R

Explore the reliable EMD GP9R, a workhorse diesel locomotive with a rich history.

Built by EMD between 1954 and 1963, this versatile unit has served in various capacities.

Refurbished in 1977 by PNC, the GP9R boasts a robust EMD 16-567C prime mover, delivering a substantial 1300 kW of power.

With a standard gauge of 1435 mm and a Bo'Bo' wheel arrangement, it's well-suited for a wide range of rail operations.

Discover the enduring legacy of the GP9R, seen here in service with the Denver Rock Island Railroad and the Georgia Central Railway.

EMD GP9R technical specifications

Value
Built byEMD · 1954–19634,112 units
RefurbishedPNC 1977
Power output1,300 kW1,743 hp
Prime moverEMD 16-567C
Track gauge1,435 mmStandard gauge4 ft 8½ in
UIC axle arrangementBo'Bo'
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Operators of the EMD GP9R

Railway companies that have operated the GP9R, with the class designation used by each of them.

OperatorClassCountry
Denver Rock Island RailroadDRIR GP9RUnited States
Georgia Central RailwayGC GP9RUnited States

EMD GP9R photos

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