GMD F9A

Built by EMD, GMD

Top speed

105 km/h

65 mph

Power output

1,300 kW

1,743 hp

Length

15.6 m

51 ft 2 in

Track gauge

1,435 mm

Standard gauge

Years built

1983

99 units

Axle arrangement

Bo'Bo'

Overview of the GMD F9A

Discover the powerful EMD F9A locomotive, a versatile diesel engine known for its robust performance and iconic design.

This locomotive, built by EMD and GMD between 1949 and 1953, boasts a formidable 1300 kW power output and a top speed of 105 km/h.

With its 1435 mm gauge and Bo'Bo' axle configuration, the F9A has served a variety of prestigious railways, including Burlington Northern, Denver & Rio Grande Western, and Norfolk Southern.

Measuring 15.6 meters in length, this American-built workhorse is a significant piece of railway history, often featured in stunning photographs showcasing its operational prowess.

Explore the legacy of the F9A, a reliable and enduring symbol of American railroading.

GMD F9A technical specifications

	Value	Imperial / US
Series	EMD F9
Built by	EMD, GMD · 198399 units
Top speed	105 km/h65 mph	65 mph
Power output	1,300 kW1,743 hp	1,743 hp
Prime mover	EMD 16-567C
Track gauge	1,435 mmStandard gauge4 ft 8½ in	4 ft 8½ in
UIC axle arrangement	Bo'Bo'
Length	15.6 m51 ft 2 in	51 ft 2 in
Width	3.25 m10 ft 8 in	10 ft 8 in
Height	4.57 m15 ft 0 in	15 ft 0 in

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Operators of the GMD F9A

Railway companies that have operated the F9A, with the class designation used by each of them.

Operator	Class	Country
Burlington Northern	BN F9A	United States
Denver & Rio Grande Western Railroad	DRGW F9A	United States
LTEX Rail	LTEX F9A	United States
Maryland Area Rail Commuter	MARC F9A	United States
Norfolk Southern Railway	NS F9A	United States
Northern Pacific	NP F9A	United States
Reading Blue Mountain and Northern Railroad	RBMN F9A	United States