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Diesel locomotive

GMD GL8

Built by GMD

Top speed
124 km/h
77 mph
Power output
652 kW
874 hp
Track gauge
1,000 mm
Metre gauge
Years built
1961
41 units
Axle arrangement
(A1A)(A1A)

Overview of the GMD GL8

Discover the versatile GL8 diesel locomotive, a reliable workhorse renowned for its robust performance.

This model, designated BR MEG-9 by Bangladesh Railway, showcases a powerful 652 kW output, ensuring efficient operation on various rail networks.

Built by GMD in 1961, the GL8 features a distinctive (A1A)(A1A) UIC axle arrangement and operates on a 1000 mm gauge, making it suitable for a wide range of track conditions.

With a top speed of 124 km/h, it is designed for demanding tasks.

Explore the specifications and contributions of the GL8, a testament to enduring locomotive engineering.

GMD GL8 technical specifications

Value
SeriesGL8
Built byGMD · 196141 units
Top speed124 km/h77 mph
Power output652 kW874 hp
Track gauge1,000 mmMetre gauge3 ft 3⅜ in
UIC axle arrangement(A1A)(A1A)

Operators of the GMD GL8

Railway companies that have operated the GL8, with the class designation used by each of them.

OperatorClassCountry
Bangladesh RailwayBR MEG-9Bangladesh

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