© trainspo.comGMD GP35
Built by EMD, GMD
Overview of the GMD GP35
Explore the powerful EMD GP35 diesel locomotive, a versatile workhorse produced by EMD and GMD between 1963 and 1966. This iconic locomotive features a robust Bo'Bo' wheel arrangement and is powered by the reliable EMD 16-567D3A prime mover, delivering an impressive 1900 kW of power.
The GP35 has served a wide array of prominent railways across the United States, including the Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe Railway, Burlington Northern, Southern Pacific, and Union Pacific, among many others. Its adaptable nature and strong performance made it a valuable asset for freight and passenger services.
With a standard gauge of 1435 mm, the GP35 is recognized for its distinctive profile and enduring legacy in American railroading history. Discover more about this classic diesel locomotive and its impact on railway operations.
GMD GP35 technical specifications
| Value | Imperial / US | |
|---|---|---|
| Built by | EMD, GMD · 1963–19661,333 units | |
| Power output | 1,900 kW2,548 hp | |
| Prime mover | EMD 16-567D3A | |
| Track gauge | 1,435 mmStandard gauge4 ft 8½ in | |
| UIC axle arrangement | Bo'Bo' |
Operators of the GMD GP35
Railway companies that have operated the GP35, with the class designation used by each of them.
| Operator | Class | Country |
|---|---|---|
| Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe Railway | ATSF GP35 | United States |
| Baltimore and Ohio Railroad | B&O GP35 | United States |
| BNSF Railway | BNSF GP35U | United States |
| BNSF Railway | BNSF GP39E | United States |
| BNSF Railway | BNSF GP39V | United States |
| Burlington Northern | BN GP35 | United States |
| Chicago and North Western Transportation Company | CNW GP35 | United States |
| Denver & Rio Grande Western Railroad | DRGW GP35 | United States |
| Great Lakes Central Railroad | GLC GP35 | United States |
| Gulf Mobile & Ohio | GM&O GP35 | United States |
| Housatonic Railroad | HRRC GP35 | United States |
| Illinois Central Gulf | ICG GP35 | United States |
| Kettle Falls International Railway | KFR GP35 | United States |
| Lycoming Valley Railroad | LVRR GP35 | United States |
| Missouri Pacific | MP GP35 | United States |
| Montana Rail Link | MRL GP35 | United States |
| Norfolk and Western Railway | NW GP35 | United States |
| RailAmerica | RLK GP35M | United States |
| Santa Maria Valley Railroad | SMV GP35 | United States |
| Southern Pacific Transportation Company | SP GP35 | United States |
| Southern Pacific Transportation Company | SP GP35R | United States |
| Southern Railway | SOU GP35 | United States |
| St. Louis & San Francisco Railway (Frisco) | SLSF GP35 | United States |
| Tuscola and Saginaw Bay Railway | TSBY GP35 | United States |
| Union Pacific Railroad | UP GP35 | United States |
| Webb Asset Management | WAMX GP35R | United States |
| Wheeling and Lake Erie Railway | WE GP35 | United States |
| Wheeling and Lake Erie Railway | WE GP35-3 | United States |
| Willamette Valley Railway | WVR GP35 | United States |
| Wisconsin Central Ltd. | WC GP35 | United States |
GMD GP35 photos
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