GP8

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EMD GP8
EMD GP8
Eastern Shore Railroad 8096
Power type Diesel-electric
Builder General Motors Electro-Motive Division (EMD)
AAR wheel arr. B-B
Gauge 4 ft 8½ in (1435 mm)

A GP8 is a four-axle diesel locomotive rebuilt by the Illinois Central's Paducah shops using a General Motors Electro-Motive Division (EMD) GP7 as a start. It is similar to the GP10 and GP11.

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4-axle general purpose diesel locomotives built by GM-EMD
(See also: List of GM-EMD locomotives)
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