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Diesel locomotive

GMD F9B

Built by GMD

Track gauge
1,435 mm
Standard gauge
Years built
1953–1960
156 units
Axle arrangement
Bo'Bo'

Overview of the GMD F9B

Discover the powerful EMD F9B locomotive, a distinguished diesel-electric unit that served with the Canadian Pacific Railway.

This iconic F9B model, built by GMD between 1953 and 1960, is a testament to robust engineering and operational reliability.

Featuring a Bo'Bo' wheel arrangement and a standard gauge of 1435 mm, the F9B played a significant role in Canadian rail history.

Explore the legacy of this classic locomotive, renowned for its distinctive F-unit appearance and dependable performance.

GMD F9B technical specifications

Value
SeriesEMD F9
Built byGMD · 1953–1960156 units
Track gauge1,435 mmStandard gauge4 ft 8½ in
UIC axle arrangementBo'Bo'

Operators of the GMD F9B

Railway companies that have operated the F9B, with the class designation used by each of them.

OperatorClassCountry
Canadian Pacific RailwayCP F9BCanada

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