EMD GA8

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EMD GA8
EMD GA8
Taiwan Railway Administration S302
Power type Diesel-electric
Model GA8
Prime mover EMD 567C
Power output 875 hp (652 kW)

The EMD GA8 Locomotive is an EMD GL8 built for freight car trucks. They have two D29 traction motors and were designed for extremely sharp curves and low weight per axle. They have an 8-567C motor that can produce 950hp of power, 875 to the axles. NdeM of Mexico and Mezopotamico de Argentina have purchased these locomotives.

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