EMD GP38

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EMD GP38

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Power type	Diesel-electric
Builder	General Motors Electro-Motive Division (GM-EMD)
Model	GP38
Build date	January 1966 – December 1971
Total production	706
AAR wheel arr.	B-B
UIC classification	B'B'
Gauge	4 ft 8½ in (1,435 mm)
Fuel capacity	2,600 (US)gals (9,842 L)
Prime mover	EMD 16-645
Cylinders	16
Power output	2,000 hp (1.5 MW)
Locomotive brakes	Straight air
Train brakes	26-L air
Locale	North America
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An EMD GP38 is a 4-axle diesel locomotive built by General Motors Electro-Motive Division between January 1966 and December 1971. Power was provided by an EMD 645 16-cylinder engine which generated 2000 horsepower (1.5 MW).

700 examples of this locomotive model were built for American railroads, and 6 were built for Mexican railroads.

While GP38 locomotives can haul light to medium loads over somewhat reasonable distances and conditions, due to their size and power output, they are typically used for assembling and relocating consists, and switching duties around train yards.

[edit] References

• Marre, Louis A.; Pinkepank, Jerry A. (1989). The Contemporary Diesel Spotter's Guide. Waukesha, WI: Kalmbach Books. ISBN 0-8902-6088-4. 
• Pinkepank, Jerry A. (1973). The Second Diesel Spotter's Guide. Milwaukee, WI: Kalmbach Publishing Co.. ISBN 0-89024-026-4. 

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