EMD GP49
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| Power type | Diesel-electric |
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| Builder | General Motors Electro-Motive Division |
| Model | GP49 |
| AAR wheel arr. | B-B |
| Gauge | 4 ft 8½ in (1435 mm) |
| Prime mover | EMD 645F3B |
| Cylinders | 12 |
| Power output | 2800 hp (2.1 MW) |
An EMD GP49 is a 4-axle diesel locomotive built by General Motors Electro-Motive Division. Power was provided by an EMD 645F3B 12-cylinder engine which generated 2800 horsepower (2.1 MW).
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[edit] Performance
While possessing a fairly high horsepower rating, the GP49 is known for its slow acceleration.
[edit] Use
In December of 2006, the Alaska Railroad auctioned five units (numbers 2801, 2803, 2804, 2806, and 2807) plus parts;[1] Helm Leasing was the winning bidder with a bid of $1.3 million.[2] The Alaska Railroad's four remaining units (2802, 2805, 2808, and 2809) are still in service as of March, 2007.[3][4]
Tri-Rail in Florida has bought six rebuilt GP49s for use on commuter trains in Florida. [5]
[edit] Related Sites
- http://www.trainweb.org/emdloco/gp40-2.htm
- http://crcyc.railfan.net/locos/emd/gp402/gp402proto.html
- http://trainiax.net/mescalelocophase.htm
[edit] References
- Combs, John. GP-49 Specifications, locomotives 2801-2804 and locomotives 2805-2809, John's Alaska Railroad Web Page. September 24, 1998, retrieved September 8, 2006.
- Foster, Gerald. (1996). A Field Guide to Trains. houghton Mifflin Company, New York, NY. ISBN 0-395-70112-0
- Pinkepank, Jerry A. (1973). The Second Diesel Spotter's Guide. Milwaukee, WI: Kalmbach Publishing Co.. ISBN 0-89024-026-4.
- ^ Alaska Railroad Corporation invitation to bid
- ^ Alaska Railroad Corporation bid results for ITB 06-001, GP49 locomotive engines
- ^ Combs, John. Alaska Railroad at a Glance, John's Alaska Railroad Web Page. March 8, 2007, retrieved March 20, 2007.
- ^ Combs, John. Alaska Railroad Locomotive Roster, John's Alaska Railroad Web Page. December 15, 2006, accessed March 20, 2006.
- ^ Destination: Freedom. Alaska Railroad buys eight locomotives. July 21, 2003, retrieved September 8, 2006.
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| 4-axle general purpose diesel locomotives built by GM-EMD |
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| BL2, GP7, GP9, GP15-1, GP15AC, GP15T, GP18, GP20, GP20D, GP28, GP30, GP35, GP38, GP38AC, GP38-2, GP39, GP39DC, GP39X, GP39-2, GP40, GP40P, GP40P-2, GP40TC, GP40X, GP40-2, GP49, GP50, GP59, GP60 |
| (See also: List of GM-EMD locomotives) |
