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EMD E-unit

EMD E-units were a line of passenger train streamliner diesel locomotives built by the General Motors Electro-Motive Division (EMD) and its predecessor the Electro-Motive …

The evolution of EMD''s SD70-series locomotives

EMD''s SD70-series is the longest-running locomotive series in railroading, spanning over three decades. There have been nine domestic new-build models. There are also many more export and remanufactured models that use the "70-series" designation. First introduced in 1992 as the successor to EMD''s "60-series" …

ProgressRail | EMD® 100th Anniversary

With a focus on power, performance and innovation, Progress Rail, through its iconic EMD® brand, has been a premier provider of diesel-electric locomotive technology for nearly …

EMD''s GP30 model forges forward

It was visiting St. Paul, Minn., on display for Train Days at Union Depot in 2019. Chris Guss. The unmistakable look of EMD''s GP30 model, with its humpback design applied from the automotive styling group of General Motors in Detroit, was a popular model when introduced in the early 1960s. During its short production life from 1961 to 1963 ...

Electro-Motive Diesel

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Harold L. Hamilton and Paul Turner founded the Electro-Motive Engineering Corporation in Cleveland, Ohio, in 1922, soon renaming it to Electro-Motive Company (EMC). The company developed and marketed self-propelled railcars using General Electric''s newly developed internal combustion-electric propulsion and control systems. Hamilton started his railroading career as a fireman, the…

Electro-Motive Diesel, Inc.

The original trainset, the Zephyr 9900, made headlines in 1934 when it completed a non-stop journey from Denver to Chicago in a little over 13 hours. Electro-Motive continues to produce locomotives today …

EMC, GM-EMD, EMD History | Trains and Railroads

The company is owned by Caterpillar through its subsidiary Progress Rail. Electro-Motive Diesel traces its roots to the Electro-Motive Engineering Corporation, founded in 1922 and purchased by General Motors in 1930. …

ProgressRail | Freight Locomotives

EMD® freight locomotives have been specifically developed to deliver the leading fuel efficiency, reliability and maintainability railroads expect. These workhorses offer optimal rail service across North and South America, …

ProgressRail | Locomotives

Our EMD ® SD70ACe freight locomotive offers proven AC technology, sophisticated microprocessor controls, advanced safety features, easier maintenance and accessibility, radial and conventional trucks and …

EMD GP9 Diesel-Electric Locomotive | Trains and Railroads

The EMD GP9 is a four-axle diesel-electric locomotive built by General Motors'' Electro-Motive Division between 1954 and 1959. The GP9 succeeded the GP7 as the second model of EMD''s General Purpose (GP) line, incorporating a new sixteen-cylinder engine which generated 1,750 horsepower (1.30 MW). This locomotive type was offered both with and ...

EMD F7 Diesel-Electric Locomotive | Trains and Railroads

The EMD F7 is a model of 1,500-horsepower (1,100 kW) diesel-electric locomotive produced between February 1949 and December 1953 by the Electro-Motive Division of General Motors (EMD) and General Motors Diesel (GMD).

ET23DCM locomotives explained

ET23DCM locomotives explained: EMD''s SD40-2 turned 50 this year. While its days of front-line power on the mainline have long passed, the sheer quantity of locomotives built means a significant SD40-2 presence remains across the railroad industry. After a half century, the SD40-2 model has been rebuilt, upgraded, …

EMD SDP40F Diesel-Electric Locomotive | Trains and Railroads

The EMD SDP40F was a six-axle 3,000 hp (2.2 MW) C-C diesel–electric locomotive built by General Motors Electro-Motive Division (EMD) from 1973 to 1974. Based on Santa Fe ''s EMD FP45, EMD built 150 for Amtrak, the operator of most intercity passenger trains in the United States. Amtrak, a private company but funded by the United States ...

A great diesel: EMD SD40

EMD SD40 demonstrator No. 434A rests at Southern Pacific''s Taylor Yard in Los Angeles in November 1965. David Lustig photo. Between January 1966 and August 1972, more than 1,250 units were built, with orders coming from most major railroads. Through upgrades and rebuildings, many are still working today, some still on mainline …

EMD F125 | Trains and Railroads

The EMD F125 "Spirit" is a four-axle passenger diesel locomotive manufactured by Electro-Motive Diesel (EMD) for the North American market since 2015. It is powered by a Caterpillar C175-20 V20 diesel engine rated at 4,700 hp (3,500 kW). The locomotive is capable of traveling at a maximum in-service speed of 125 mph (201 km/h) pulling …

EMD SD9 Diesel-Electric Locomotive | Trains and Railroads

The EMD SD9 is a model of diesel locomotive built by General Motors Electro-Motive Division between January 1954 and June 1959. An EMD 567C 16-cylinder engine generated 1,750 horsepower (1.30 MW). Externally similar to its predecessor, the SD7, the SD9 was built with the improved and much more maintainable 567C engine.

EMD GP60 | Trains and Railroads

The EMD GP60 is a model of 4-axle (B-B) diesel-electric locomotive built by General Motors Electro-Motive Division between 1985 and 1994. The GP60 was EMD''s first engine that was classified as a "third-generation" locomotive. Hidden behind the electrical cabinet doors on the rear wall of the cab, the GP60 concealed a trio of microprocessors ...

EMD F9 Diesel-Electric Locomotive | Trains and Railroads

The F9 used a 16-cylinder 567C series Diesel engine developing 1,750 hp (1.30 MW) at 800 rpm. The 567 was designed specifically for locomotive applications, being a 45 degree V-type two-stroke design, with 567 cu in (9.29 L) displacement per cylinder, for a total of 9,072 cu in (148.66 L). A D.C. generator powered four D37 traction motors, two ...

Caterpillar | Take a Ride Through the 100-year History of EMD®

EMD® freight locomotives have been specifically developed to deliver the leading fuel efficiency, reliability and maintainability railroads expect. Progress Rail is …

The evolution of EMD''s GP60-series locomotives

EMDs GP60 model was the last of a series of four-axle locomotives built with ever-increasing horsepower, designed to lead a railroad''s priority trains. Short, fast intermodal trains were perfect for a GP60s 3,800 horsepower V-16 to send 950 horsepower to each axle. Unfortunately, the double stack era was underway, with longer heavier …

Spotting EMD vs GE diesels

But if you can train a zoom lens on a parked locomotive, you''ll find that manufacturers often mold their logo and/or the truck type into the sideframes. Though the cab of this Canadian National GE Dash 8-40C, seen passing through Elgin, Ill., in April 2022, might resemble an EMD cab, the diesel''s short nose and narrow "flying wing" dynamic …

The Ultimate Guide To EMD SD70 Series Locomotives

The locomotive was developed by Electro-Motive Diesel (EMD), a division of General Motors, to meet the increasing demand for more powerful and fuel-efficient locomotives. History and Development The development of the EMD SD70 series can be traced back to the early 1990s when railroads began to realize the need for more powerful and efficient …

EMD GP7 Diesel-Electric Locomotive | Trains and Railroads

The EMD GP7 is a four-axle (B-B) diesel-electric locomotive built by General Motors Electro-Motive Division and General Motors Diesel between October 1949 and May 1954. The GP7 was the first EMD road locomotive to use a hood unit design instead of a car-body design. This proved to be more efficient than the car body design as the hood unit cost ...

EMD F-unit

EMD F-units are a line of diesel-electric locomotives produced between November 1939 and November 1960 by General Motors Electro-Motive Division and General Motors-Diesel Division. Final assembly for all F-units was at the GM-EMD plant at La Grange, Illinois, and the GMDD plant in London, Ontario. They were sold to railroads throughout the ...

The evolution of EMD''s SD70-series locomotives

EMD''s SD70-series is the longest-running locomotive series in railroading, spanning over three decades. There have been nine domestic new-build …

EMD F40PH Diesel-Electric Locomotive | Trains and Railroads

EMD F40PH DIESEL-ELECTRIC LOCOMOTIVE The EMD F40PH is a four-axle 3,000–3,200 hp (2.2–2.4 MW) B-B diesel-electric locomotive built by General Motors Electro-Motive Division in several variants from 1975 to 1992. Intended for use on Amtrak''s short-haul passenger routes, it became the backbone of Amtrak''s diesel fleet after the …

Train Tickets From East Midlands Railway

Save on your Train Tickets with East Midlands Railway trains with cheap rail tickets, railcards and local station information. ... Book now Book now return ticket to STP from EMD for £16.40. from Chesterfield £18.20 one-way Book now Book now return ticket to ...

ProgressRail | Progress Rail, A Caterpillar Company

With a focus on power, performance and innovation, Progress Rail, through its iconic EMD® brand, has been a premier provider of diesel-electric locomotive technology for nearly 100 years. EMD® locomotives comprise a majority of the active worldwide fleet, leading the company to develop a variety of unique OEM aftermarket (replacement) parts.

EMD F-unit | Trains and Railroads

EMD F-units are a line of diesel-electric locomotives produced between November 1939 and November 1960 by General Motors Electro-Motive Division and General Motors-Diesel Division. Model development The FT, introduced in 1939 with the new 1,350 hp (1.01 MW) 567 engine and Blomberg B trucks, was a successful design, and remained in production …

EMD SD40-2 | Trains and Railroads

The EMD SD40-2 is a 3,000-horsepower (2,200 kW) C-C diesel-electric locomotive built by EMD from 1972 to 1989. The SD40-2 was introduced in January 1972 as part of EMD''s Dash 2 series, competing against the GE U30C and the ALCO Century 630. Although higher-horsepower locomotives were available, including EMD''s own …

Electro-Motive history: From upstart to undisputed …

With General Motors at the wheel, EMC moved beyond distillate and doodlebugs, providing prime movers and expertise in the construction of power cars for lightweight passenger trains, from Union …