GMD FP7

Built by EMD, GMD

Power output

1,100 kW

1,475 hp

Length

16.66 m

54 ft 8 in

Track gauge

1,435 mm

Standard gauge

Years built

1949–1953

381 units

Axle arrangement

Bo'Bo'

Overview of the GMD FP7

Discover the iconic EMD FP7 locomotive, a powerful diesel engine that served with distinction across North America.

Built between 1949 and 1953 by EMD and GMD, this distinctive locomotive boasts a classic design and robust performance.

With a length of 16.66 meters and powered by an EMD 16-567B prime mover producing 1100 kW, the FP7 was a workhorse for various prominent railways.

Its Bo'Bo' wheel arrangement and standard 1435 mm gauge allowed it to operate efficiently on extensive rail networks.

Explore the rich history and operational legacy of the FP7, a beloved model in railway enthusiast circles, which graced the lines of Burlington Northern, Canadian Pacific, and many other operators.

GMD FP7 technical specifications

	Value	Imperial / US
Built by	EMD, GMD · 1949–1953381 units
Power output	1,100 kW1,475 hp	1,475 hp
Prime mover	EMD 16-567B
Track gauge	1,435 mmStandard gauge4 ft 8½ in	4 ft 8½ in
UIC axle arrangement	Bo'Bo'
Length	16.66 m54 ft 8 in	54 ft 8 in

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Operators of the GMD FP7

Railway companies that have operated the FP7, with the class designation used by each of them.

Operator	Class	Country
Canadian Pacific Railway	CP FP7A	Canada
Metropolitan Transportation Agency	AMT FP7A	Canada
Ontario Northland Railway	ONT FP7A	Canada
Burlington Northern	BN FP7A	United States
Delaware, Lackawaxen & Stourbridge Railroad	DLS FP7A	United States
North Carolina Transportation Museum	NCMX FP7A	United States
Stourbridge Railroad	SBRR FP7A	United States