description EMD G12 Overview
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 operating practices. G12 locomotives served passenger and freight duties in many countries, making the model an example of EMD's international approach to standardized diesel traction.
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When was the EMD G12 locomotive built?
The EMD G12 entered production in 1953 and remained in production into the late 1960s. It was an export locomotive developed by General Motors Electro-Motive Division and its licensees.
What engine did the EMD G12 use?
The standard G12 used an EMD 12-567C two-stroke V12 diesel engine rated at about 1,250 horsepower. The diesel engine drove an electrical generator, which supplied power to the locomotive’s traction motors.
Which railways used EMD G12 locomotives?
G12 locomotives were exported widely, including to railway systems in Brazil, South Africa, and New Zealand. In New Zealand, the design formed the basis of the DA class locomotives.
Was the EMD G12 a single locomotive or a twin-unit freight locomotive?
The G12 was a four-axle diesel-electric road locomotive, rather than a permanently coupled dual-section machine. Its export design could be adapted to different gauges, loading gauges, and railway requirements.
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