description EMD GP35 Overview
The EMD GP35 is a four-axle diesel-electric road-switcher locomotive produced by the Electro-Motive Division of General Motors between 1963 and 1966. It is powered by a 16-cylinder EMD 567D1 engine rated at 2,500 horsepower, replacing the earlier GP30 in EMD's catalog. The GP35 was purchased in significant numbers by major American railroads including the Pennsylvania Railroad, Southern Pacific, and Union Pacific, and many units remained in freight service for decades, with some still operating on shortline and industrial railroads.
help EMD GP35 FAQ
How can you distinguish an EMD GP35 from a GP30?
The GP35 generally has a more conventional long hood than the GP30's distinctive raised cab-roof profile and sculpted upper body. Railroad-specific options and rebuilds can blur these clues, so number boards and builder records provide stronger identification.
What engine and power rating did the GP35 use?
The GP35 used EMD's turbocharged 16-cylinder 567D3A diesel engine. It was rated at 2,500 horsepower, placing it above the 2,250-horsepower GP30.
Which railroads bought EMD GP35 locomotives?
Major original buyers included the Southern Pacific, Santa Fe, Pennsylvania Railroad, and Southern Railway. Units were also built for operators in Canada and Mexico.
Are any GP35 locomotives still operating?
Yes, although many surviving examples have been rebuilt, derated, or assigned to secondary and short-line service. Their original production run lasted from 1963 to 1966.
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