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]

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 …

May 6, 2023 · The GP30 is a 2,250 HP four axle diesel electric locomotive that was built at the EMD plant in Lagrange, Illinois between 1961 and 1963. The GP30 featured a unique cowl …

The roster below is comprehensive for Conrail's GP30 between April 1976 and the last unit's retirement in the early-1990's, and contains all predecessor units of the locomotive class that …

Dec 28, 2024 · Three GP30's at Chesterton. Photo by Fred Byerly.

One of EMD's more distinctive designs and often appreciated more for its style than its reliability, the GP30 helped usher in the second generation of diesel locomotives.

Oct 2, 2021 · The NYC would add 31 GP35s to the EF25 stable that will be renumbered from 6125-6155 to 2369-2399. NYC EMD GP35 #2399 was originally NYC #6155 and the only …

One of EMD's more distinctive designs and often appreciated more for its style than its reliability, the GP30 helped usher in the second generation of diesel locomotives.

Aug 9, 2024 · Our latest release comes in some classic and modern liveries for some of our most popular roads, and includes unique details like the non-dynamic New York Central units and …

In the late 1950's the horsepower race was very heated and with the introduction of the 2500hp U25B from General Electric in 1960, EMD was caught short. It took 2 years to play catch-up …