They were used with SSW GP30's on run through freights between California and Texas. They remained as built until retired, except for SSW #5001, which was the 'prototype' for a rebuilding program, that was deemed uneconomical. #5001, was partially rebuilt in 1976, and was to become GP30E 5020.

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

Feb 20, 2025 · The GP30 was EMD's first to feature the now-common pointed, low, short hood. This design became EMD's standard until the FRA mandated the wide "safety" cab on every new locomotive in the 1990s. Interestingly, the GP30 abandoned EMD's brief attempt at attributing horsepower rating to the model name.

SSW 5004 is an EMD GP30, SP Class EF423C-1. Reportedly: SSW 5004 was built in 1963 by EMD as a model GP30, builders number 5650-05 28176, SSW 754, SSW Class Z-22. In 1965 it was renumbered to SP SSW 5004 SP Class EF423C-1. The disposition of this locomotive is, retired 1986 & sold.

The GP30 was conceived out of the necessity of matching new competitor GE's U25B. The U25B offered 2,500 hp (1,860 kW) while EMD's GP20 and its 567D2 prime mover was only rated at 2,000 hp (1,490 kW).

Southern Pacific Photographic Roster : Reporting Marks: SP Showing Locomotive model GP30 : Click on a locomotive to view pictures

SP 5012 was delivered as SP 7402 in March 1963. Southern Pacific SD45 8800 was built by EMD in August 1966, the first of what would become a fleet of 356 SD45s on the Southern Pacific/Cotton Belt.

The EMD GP30 is a 2,250 horespower four-axle road switcher diesel-electric locomotive built by General Motors Electro-Motive Division of La Grange, Illinois between July 1961 and November 1963. A total of 948 units were built for railroads in the United States and Canada. AZL 62106-5 GP30 Southern Pacific #5014The EMD GP30 was buil..

For an SP/SSW GP30, the all important rear light cluster shot from Charles Lange. Delivered in February 1963, they were the same as the SP units, with the exception of the SSW trademark, yellow handrails, stanchions and grab irons.

Neighbors Santa Fe and Union Pacific had much greater numbers of GP-30s.