EMD GP38AC

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EMD GP38AC
EMD GP38AC
LLPX 2210
Power type Diesel-electric
Builder General Motors Electro-Motive Division (EMD)
Model GP38AC
Build date 1971
Total production 261
AAR wheel arr. B-B
Gauge ft 8½ in (1435 mm)
Locale United States

An EMD GP38AC is a 4-axle diesel locomotive built by General Motors Electro-Motive Division beginning in 1971. It was basically a GP38 with an AR10 alternating current alternator instead of the GP38's normal direct current alternator.

261 examples of this model were built; railroads that purchased this model include CP, DT&I, GTW, GM&O, IC, LV, L&N, N&W, SLSF, SOU and Pacific Power and Light.

Many were upgraded to full GP38-2 status with the Dash 2 modular electrical cabinet.

[edit] References

  • Marre, Louis A., and Pinkepank, Jerry A. (1989). The Contemporary Diesel Spotter's Guide. Waukesha, WI: Kalmbach Books. ISBN 0-89026-088-4. 
  • Pinkepank, Jerry A. (1973). The Second Diesel Spotter's Guide. Milwaukee, WI: Kalmbach Publishing Co.. ISBN 0-89024-026-4.