© trainspo.comEMD TR4
Built by EMD
Overview of the EMD TR4
Explore the powerful TR4 diesel locomotive, a robust engine with a distinctive Bo'Bo'+Bo'Bo' classification.
This impressive locomotive type, manufactured by EMD in 1950, boasts a standard gauge of 1435 mm, making it a versatile workhorse.
Originally serving the Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe Railway in the United States, the ATSF TR4 played a vital role in railway operations.
Discover more about this iconic diesel locomotive and its contributions to rail history.
EMD TR4 technical specifications
| Value | Imperial / US | |
|---|---|---|
| Built by | EMD · 195015 units | |
| Track gauge | 1,435 mmStandard gauge4 ft 8½ in | |
| UIC axle arrangement | Bo'Bo'+Bo'Bo' |
Operators of the EMD TR4
Railway companies that have operated the TR4, with the class designation used by each of them.
| Operator | Class | Country |
|---|---|---|
| Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe Railway | ATSF TR4 | United States |
EMD TR4 photos
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