EMD GP30

About the EMD GP30:

The EMD GP30 was a 2,250 hp (1,680 kW) four-axle B-B diesel locomotive built by General Motors Electro-Motive Division of La Grange, Illinois between July, 1961 and November, 1963. 948 examples were built for railroads in the United States and Canada (2 only), including 40 cabless B units for the Union Pacific Railroad.

It was the first so-called “second generation” EMD diesel locomotive, and was produced in response to increased competition by a new entrant, General Electric’s U25B, which was released roughly at the same time as the GP30. The GP30 is easily recognizable due to its high profile and stepped cab roof, unique among American locomotives. A number are still in service today in original or rebuilt form.

AZL Model Details:

• 12V 7.5mm SDK/AZL motor
• Dual flywheels
• LED directional controlled lighting
• Prototype specific details
• Optional body mount couplers with pilots
• DCC ready: six pin solder points

Model Photos:

D&RGW

Great Northern

New York Central

Southern Pacific

Wisconsin Central

Union Pacific

ATSF

Chessie | C&O

Chessie | B&O

BNSF

B&O

PRR

Burlington Northern

Burlington

CSX

C&O

Conrail

Seaboard

ATSF

Chicago & Northwestern

Nickel Plate Road

SOO Line | ALCO Trucks

ATSF Kodachrome

AZL EMD GP30:

Additional Manufacturer Notes:

Prototype background material from Wikipedia

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Category: Locomotives