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The Electro-Motive Corporation FT was a diesel-electric freight locomotive introduced in 1939. Built as an A-B semi-permanently coupled set, it demonstrated that diesel-electric traction could effectively replace steam locomotives in heavy mainline freight service. Its operational efficiency and red...
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Transformational diesel-electric that proved steam replacement on mainline freight; enormous historical importance and expert acclaim.
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The EMD AEM-7 is a four-axle electric locomotive developed for North American passenger service and used primarily on the electrified Northeast Corridor. Built for Amtrak and later operated by other regional rail agencies, it hauled passenger trains between cities including Washington, Baltimore, Ph...
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Fast, compact, reliable, and transformative for Northeast Corridor service, earning enduring affection through three decades of demanding operation.
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The EMD SD40-2 is a widely used American six-axle diesel-electric locomotive manufactured by General Motors’ Electro-Motive Division. Notable for its robust design and reliability, it became a staple of freight operations across North America. The locomotive is primarily utilized by railroads transp...
EMD GP40-2 is a four-axle diesel-electric locomotive produced by General Motors Electro-Motive Division from 1972 through 1986. Its 16-cylinder 645E3 diesel engine was rated at 3,000 horsepower, and the model incorporated the Dash-2 electrical and reliability revisions used across EMD's updated loco...
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Highly reliable, versatile, long-lived road switcher with excellent maintainability and enduring demand across freight and regional operators.
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The EMD DDA40X is a diesel-electric locomotive built by the Electro-Motive Division of General Motors exclusively for Union Pacific Railroad. Produced from 1969 to 1971, each unit combined two diesel engines on one frame and delivered 6,600 horsepower through eight traction motors. Union Pacific cal...
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Exceptional power, imposing design, Union Pacific fame, and enthusiast acclaim offset by limited production and specialized utility.
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The EMD SD40T-2 is a diesel-electric freight locomotive derived from the SD40-2 and built with a modified cooling system for mountain routes. Its low-mounted radiator air intakes draw air from near track level, helping the locomotive avoid recirculating hot exhaust air while operating in long tunnel...
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Successful specialized cooling design combined SD40-2 reliability with excellent mountain service and remarkable operational longevity.
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The EMD SD40 is a six-axle diesel-electric freight locomotive produced by General Motors Electro-Motive Division from 1966 to 1972. It uses a 3,000-horsepower EMD 645-series diesel engine and a C-C wheel arrangement, giving it the tractive capacity required for heavy North American freight service....
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Rugged, dependable freight locomotive with broad service and strong influence, slightly overshadowed by the improved SD40-2.
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The EMD E9 is a streamlined passenger diesel-electric locomotive built by General Motors' Electro-Motive Division from 1954 to 1964. The A-unit used a 2,400-horsepower 567-series engine and was designed for high-speed passenger service, while B-units provided additional power without a driving cab....
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Iconic streamlining, strong preservation reputation, dependable passenger service, though technologically evolutionary rather than groundbreaking.
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The EMD GT26 is a family of six-axle, Co-Co diesel-electric locomotives developed by General Motors Electro-Motive Division for export markets. GT26 versions were adapted for different railway gauges, loading clearances, climates, and operating requirements. Railways used them mainly for freight, wi...
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Highly successful export platform with powerful performance, rugged construction, extensive rebuilding, and decades of international service.
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The EMD SD70MAC is a six-axle freight diesel-electric locomotive developed by General Motors Electro-Motive Division in the early 1990s. Its defining feature is alternating-current traction: a diesel engine drives an alternator, and traction inverters supply AC motors at the axles, giving the locomo...
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Highly influential AC freight design, strong hauling performance, broad adoption, and generally respected reliability.
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The EMD FL9 is a dual-mode locomotive developed by General Motors Electro-Motive Division for the New Haven Railroad's passenger routes. Built from 1956 to 1960, it could operate as a diesel-electric locomotive on non-electrified track and draw power from a third-rail system on electrified sections....
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Ingenious dual-mode capability, iconic appearance, exceptional longevity, and indispensable New York service earned a distinguished reputation.
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The EMD F7 is a classic American diesel-electric locomotive primarily used for passenger service. Manufactured by General Motors Diesel (EMD), it’s notable for its robust design and widespread adoption across major railroads throughout the 20th century. These locomotives are still operated today, pa...
The EMD G12 is a four-axle export diesel-electric locomotive developed by General Motors Electro-Motive Division and introduced in the 1950s. It was designed for railways outside the United States and was offered in versions adapted to different track gauges, loading clearances, and national operati...
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Exceptionally successful export design, valued worldwide for simplicity, durability, adaptability, and reliable operation under difficult conditions.
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The EMD FP7 is a diesel-electric passenger locomotive built by General Motors Electro-Motive Division beginning in 1949. Rated at 1,500 horsepower, it used the F-unit streamlined carbody but had an extended frame to provide space for passenger-train equipment such as a steam generator. Railroads in...
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Successful passenger variant of the celebrated F unit, combining iconic styling, reliability, range, and broad North American service.
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The EMD FT was a pioneering diesel-electric locomotive built by General Motors’ Electro-Motive Division. Notably, it represented a significant step in freight operations due to its robust design and reliable performance. Primarily used for hauling heavy loads over long distances, the FT locomotive i...
The EMD FP9 is a 1,750-horsepower B-B diesel-electric locomotive developed by the Electro-Motive Division of General Motors and General Motors Diesel for passenger and mixed-service trains. Production ran from 1954 through 1959, with units built for railways in Canada, the United States, and other N...
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Well-regarded higher-power passenger locomotive with strong Canadian legacy, though smaller production limits its broader historical impact.
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The EMD GP9 is a renowned American diesel-electric locomotive built by General Motors’ Electro-Motive Division. Notably, it's a versatile mixed-traffic unit capable of handling both freight and passenger service. Its robust design and widespread use made it a staple for railroads across North Americ...
The EMD GP7 is a classic American diesel-electric locomotive built by General Motors’ Electro-Motive Division. Notable for its robust design and versatility, it served as a reliable mixed-traffic unit capable of handling freight and passenger service. Primarily used by railroads across North America...
EMD Class 66 is the common name for the JT42CWR family of Co-Co diesel-electric locomotives developed by Electro-Motive Diesel for European heavy-freight service. Production began in 1998, with examples used by freight operators in the United Kingdom and continental Europe; related versions have als...
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Enormous European commercial success and strong reliability reputation, offset by noise, emissions criticism, and limited driver comfort.
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The EMD SD45T-2 is a six-axle diesel-electric locomotive developed by Electro-Motive Division for Southern Pacific and related western railroad operations. Its 'Tunnel Motor' arrangement places the radiator air intakes low on the rear hood, helping the engine draw cooler air when exhaust accumulates...
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Distinctive tunnel cooling, strong mountain performance, and enthusiast appeal, offset by fuel-hungry SD45-series machinery.
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The EMD GP38-2 is a common diesel-electric locomotive manufactured by General Motors Diesel (EMD) between 1972 and 1986. It’s notable for its robust design and reliability within freight service, particularly among major US railroads. This four-axle road switcher is frequently used for hauling goods...
The EMD SD70ACe is a modern six-axle diesel-electric locomotive manufactured by General Motors Diesel (EMD). Introduced in 2004, it represents a significant advancement in freight locomotive technology. Notably, the SD70ACe meets stringent EPA Tier 2 emissions standards and offers enhanced performan...
The EMD E7 is a streamlined diesel-electric passenger locomotive manufactured by the Electro-Motive Division of General Motors between 1945 and 1949. Featuring a distinctive slanted "bulldog" nose, it was powered by two 12-cylinder 567A engines producing a total of 2,000 horsepower. A total of 428 c...
The EMD F40PH is a 3,000-horsepower diesel-electric B-B passenger locomotive manufactured by the Electro-Motive Division (EMD) of General Motors beginning in 1975. It was developed as a replacement for EMD's earlier E and F unit series and became Amtrak's standard locomotive from the late 1970s thro...
The EMD GT42CW is a heavy-duty Co-Co diesel-electric locomotive designed by Electromotive Diesel in the USA, primarily operated by Pilbara Iron in Western Australia.
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Rugged export locomotive with strong heavy-haul performance in demanding climates, but limited global recognition and variant-specific experience.
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The EMD JT22CW is a six-axle Co-Co diesel-electric export locomotive built by General Motors Electro-Motive Division during the 1970s and 1980s. The designation is associated with locomotives using a turbocharged 12-cylinder EMD 645 engine, with examples supplied to railways in Ireland, Northern Ire...
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Durable and capable export locomotive with strong Danish service, but narrower adoption and influence than leading EMD export families.
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The EMD GT46C-ACe is a heavy-haul diesel-electric locomotive operated by Australian freight company Pacific National. It features AC traction motors designed to improve adhesion for pulling bulk freight trains across demanding terrain. The model belongs to EMD's broad line of six-axle, high-horsepow...
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Strong Australian AC heavy-haul EMD design with good adhesion and freight utility; regional recognition limits global score.
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The EMD FP45 was a 3,600-horsepower passenger diesel-electric locomotive originally built for the Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe Railway in 1967. It used a cowl carbody, giving it a streamlined appearance similar to earlier cab units while housing the mechanical components of a freight locomotive. Th...
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Distinctive full-cowl passenger and freight diesel with strong fan appeal; niche production and mixed later use limit score.
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The EMD GP40 is a four-axle diesel-electric locomotive built by the Electro-Motive Division (EMD) of General Motors between 1965 and 1971. It was among the first mass-produced American locomotives to use a turbocharged engine, utilizing EMD's 16-cylinder 645E3 power plant to generate 3,000 horsepowe...
The EMD SD70M-2 is a six-axle diesel-electric freight locomotive manufactured by Electro-Motive Diesel (EMD). Introduced in 2004, it is equipped with a 16-cylinder 710G3B-T2 prime mover rated at 4,300 horsepower and features AC traction technology. The model was developed to meet EPA Tier 2 emission...
