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Diesel locomotive

NS GP59E

Built by EMD

Track gauge
1,435 mm
Standard gauge
Years built
1985–1989
36 units
Axle arrangement
Bo'Bo'

Overview of the NS GP59E

Discover the EMD GP59E, a powerful diesel locomotive built between 1985 and 1989 by EMD.

This versatile locomotive, featuring a Bo'Bo' wheel arrangement and a gauge of 1435 mm, is a notable addition to railway operations, with 36 units produced.

The GP59E boasts a history of refurbishment, with Norfolk Southern (NS) playing a key role in its modernization.

NS GP59E technical specifications

Value
Built byEMD · 1985–198936 units
RefurbishedNS
Track gauge1,435 mmStandard gauge4 ft 8½ in
UIC axle arrangementBo'Bo'
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