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Slug unit

GMD GP30 Slug

Built by EMD, GMD

Top speed
126 km/h
78 mph
Track gauge
1,435 mm
Standard gauge
Axle arrangement
Bo'Bo'

Overview of the GMD GP30 Slug

Discover the unique CSXT GP30 Slug, a distinctive locomotive with a powerful history.

Built by EMD and GMD, this versatile engine offers impressive performance.

The GP30 Slug, often seen in the United States with CSX Transportation, showcases a classic Bo'Bo' classification, indicative of its robust design and operational capabilities.

Its standard gauge of 1435 mm makes it a familiar sight on many rail networks.

With a top speed of 126 km/h, the EMD GP30 series variant provides reliable service for various railway applications.

Explore the heritage and functionality of this noteworthy locomotive.

GMD GP30 Slug technical specifications

Value
SeriesEMD GP30
Built byEMD, GMD
Top speed126 km/h78 mph
Track gauge1,435 mmStandard gauge4 ft 8½ in
UIC axle arrangementBo'Bo'
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Operators of the GMD GP30 Slug

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

OperatorClassCountry
CSX TransportationCSXT GP30 SlugUnited States

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