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Slug unit

GMD GP40 Slug

Built by EMD, GMD

Track gauge
1,435 mm
Standard gauge
Axle arrangement
Bo'Bo'

Overview of the GMD GP40 Slug

Discover the powerful GP40 Slug locomotive, a versatile workhorse renowned for its robust performance and distinctive design.

This model, built by EMD and GMD, features a Bo'Bo' axle configuration and a standard gauge of 1435 mm, making it suitable for a wide range of rail operations.

The GP40 Slug has served with distinction for operators such as CSX Transportation and Missouri-Kansas-Texas, contributing significantly to their freight hauling capabilities.

Explore the specifications and history of this iconic locomotive, a testament to American railway engineering.

GMD GP40 Slug technical specifications

Value
SeriesGP40
Built byEMD, GMD
Track gauge1,435 mmStandard gauge4 ft 8½ in
UIC axle arrangementBo'Bo'
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Operators of the GMD GP40 Slug

Railway companies that have operated the GP40 Slug, with the class designation used by each of them.

OperatorClassCountry
CSX TransportationCSXT GP40 SlugUnited States
Missouri-Kansas-TexasMKT GP40 SlugUnited States

GMD GP40 Slug photos

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