The EMD G8 is a model of diesel–electric locomotive of which 382 were built between 1954 and 1965 for both export and domestic use. They were built by both Electro-Motive Division in the United States and by General Motors Diesel Division in Canada for use in ten countries, being equipped to operate on several different track gauges.

4 days ago · EMD had likely seen the coming trend, and in 1958 released both the GL8 and GA8. Both of these were end-cab models powered by the 8-567 engine, and were shorter and lighter than the G8. The GA8 was the “super-simple” version, B …

1 day ago · EMD/GMD never built a six-motor, 8-cylinder 567-engined model, but Clyde-GM did. First was the G8C for New South Wales. This was more-or-less a longer, six-motor version of the G8B that Clyde had built for Victoria, this being something of a G8/GL8 hybrid.

Built circa 1954 by EMD as a G8 export locomotive but never shipped. It is basically a predecessor of the popular GP series locomotive which was mass produced. The locomotive worked for the last 20 years moving hopper cars around an industrial facility. It is not known when the locomotive last operated or what condition the prime mover is in.

The EMD G8 is a model of diesel-electric locomotive of which 382 were built between 1954 and 1965 for both export and domestic use. They were built by both Electro-Motive Division in the United States and by General Motors Diesel Division in Canada for use in ten countries, being equipped to operate on several different track gauges.

Built 07-1956 by General Motors Diesel Ltd. (GMD), she served as well on normal as on narrow gauge track. Paint fading and rust swindling! On display at Canadian Railway Museum …

The EMD G8 was a General Motors-built diesel-electric locomotive of which 382 were built between 1954 and 1965 for export and domestic use. They were created by Electro-Motive Division in the United States and General Motors Diesel Division in Canada for use in ten countries, being equipped to operate on several different track gauges.

Lakewood Red Car, a Community run consumer CO-OP is looking for interested parties and individuals wanting to help restore the ionic 1954 EMD G8 found just south of Boulder County, Colorado. As of November 2021, Lakewood Red Car has obtained ownership of this locomotive (EMD G8 208-1 )and has plans.

Nov 1, 2023 · The EMD G8 was a General Motors-built diesel-electric locomotive of which 382 were built between 1954 and 1965 for both export and domestic use. They were built by both Electro-Motive Division in the United States and by General Motors Diesel Division in Canada for use in ten countries, being equipped to operate on several different track gauges.

CN - Canadian National Railways Locomotive Roster - Railroad Picture Archives.NETCanadian National Railways Photographic Roster, Locomotive Model: G8