GP-38 Specifications

Locos 2001 & 2002

Built by EMD
Dates built 1977
Purchased from BA&P RR
Placed in service 1986
Wheels 40"
Journals 6 1/2" x 12"
Max RPM 900
Idling RPM 300(high) 255(low)
Cylinders 16
Bore 9.06"
Stroke 10"
Wt. on drivers 245,600
Air brakes 26 BL
Air compressor WBO
Gear ratio 62:15
Max speed 70 MPH
Max curve 19 degrees
Lube oil 243 gal
Fuel 1700 gal
Cooling water 240 gal
Sand 56 cu ft
Max width 10'-3"
Max height 15'-4 1/2"
Max length 59'-2"
Engine 16-645 E
Horsepower 2000

 

Many thanks to Jeff Childs for providing this information

 

 

The information on this page was last updated September 24, 1998