EMD GL8
An ALL EMD GL8
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| Type and origin | |
|---|---|
| Power type | Diesel-electric |
| Builder |
GM Electro-Motive Division (EMD) General Motors Diesel (GMD) |
| Model | GL8 |
| Build date | 1960–1965 |
| Total produced | B-B version: 137 A1A-A1A version: 12 |
| Specifications | |
|---|---|
| AAR wheel arr. | B-B or A1A-A1A |
| Gauge |
1,000 mm (3 ft 3 3⁄8 in) 3 ft 6 in (1,067 mm) 4 ft 8 1⁄2 in (1,435 mm) 5 ft 3 in (1,600 mm) 5 ft 6 in (1,676 mm) |
| Prime mover | EMD 567 |
| Cylinders | 8 |
| Performance figures | |
|---|---|
| Power output | 875 hp (652 kW) |
The EMD GL8 was an export diesel-electric locomotive introduced by General Motors Electro-Motive Division (EMD) in 1960. They have been designed as light locomotives with a low axle loading. Measuring 36 feet 2 inches over the end sills, they are equipped an EMD 8-567CR engine producing 875 hp (652 kW) for traction, driving four traction motors in either A1A-A1A or B-B flexicoil trucks. The EMD GA8 is a derivative designed for very light lines with extremely sharp curves using frame mounted traction motors and freight car trucks.
Several countries have purchased GL8 locomotives.
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