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Diesel locomotive

GMD GP30

Built by EMD, GMD

Top speed
126 km/h
78 mph
Power output
1,680 kW
2,253 hp
Weight
115 t
253,531 lb
Length
17.12 m
56 ft 2 in
Track gauge
1,435 mm
Standard gauge
Years built
1961–1963
948 units

Overview of the GMD GP30

Discover the powerful EMD GP30 diesel locomotive, a versatile workhorse built by EMD and GMD between 1961 and 1963.

This impressive locomotive boasts a 16-567D3 prime mover, delivering a robust 1680 kW of power output and a tractive effort of 282 kN.

With a top speed of 126 km/h and a length of 17.12 meters, the GP30 is an iconic symbol of American railroading, known for its distinctive styling and reliable performance.

Its standard gauge of 1435 mm and Bo'Bo' UIC axle configuration made it a popular choice for numerous railways across the United States, including the Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe, Burlington Northern, and Union Pacific.

Explore the rich history and enduring legacy of the GP30, a true icon in the diesel locomotive world.

GMD GP30 technical specifications

Value
SeriesEMD GP30
Built byEMD, GMD · 1961–1963948 units
Top speed126 km/h78 mph
Power output1,680 kW2,253 hp
Tractive effort282 kN63,396 lbf
Prime moverEMD 16-567D3
Track gauge1,435 mmStandard gauge4 ft 8½ in
UIC axle arrangementBo'Bo'
Length17.12 m56 ft 2 in
Weight115 t253,531 lb
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Operators of the GMD GP30

Railway companies that have operated the GP30, with the class designation used by each of them.

OperatorClassCountry
Acadiana RailwayAKDN GP30United States
Arizona and California RailroadARZC GP30United States
Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe RailwayATSF GP30United States
Baltimore and Ohio RailroadB&O GP30United States
BNSF RailwayBNSF GP30United States
Burlington NorthernBN GP30United States
Chicago, Milwaukee, St. Paul and Pacific RailroadMILW GP30United States
Conrail: Consolidated Rail CorporationCR GP30United States
Denver & Rio Grande Western RailroadDRGW GP30United States
Gulf Mobile & OhioGM&O GP30United States
Illinois Central GulfICG GP30United States
Indiana Northeastern RailroadIN GP30United States
Norfolk and Western RailwayNW GP30United States
Raritan Central RailroadRCRY GP30United States
San Pedro and Southwestern RailroadSPSR GP30United States
Scoular CompanySCOX GP30United States
Southern RailwaySOU GP30United States
Toledo, Peoria and Western RailwayTPW GP30United States
Union Pacific RailroadUP GP30United States
Union Pacific RailroadUP GP30BUnited States
Waterloo RailroadWLR GP30United States

GMD GP30 photos

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