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Built by GMD
Overview of the GMD1
Discover the GMD1, a versatile diesel locomotive perfect for various railway applications.
Manufactured by GMD between 1958 and 1960, this locomotive boasts a power output of 890 kW and a gauge of 1435 mm.
The GMD1 has successfully served in countries like Cuba with Ferrocarriles de Cuba (FCC GMD1) and in the United States with the Oregon Pacific Railroad (OPR GMD1).
A reliable and high-performing vehicle for freight and passenger transport, the GMD1 is a piece of railway history still operational today.
GMD1 technical specifications
| Value | Imperial / US | |
|---|---|---|
| Built by | GMD · 1958–1960101 units | |
| Power output | 890 kW1,194 hp | |
| Track gauge | 1,435 mmStandard gauge4 ft 8½ in |
Operators of the GMD1
Railway companies that have operated the GMD1, with the class designation used by each of them.
| Operator | Class | Country |
|---|---|---|
| Ferrocarriles de Cuba | FCC GMD1 | Cuba |
| Oregon Pacific Railroad | OPR GMD1 | United States |
GMD1 photos
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