EMD GP35

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EMD GP35

EMD GP35 demonstrator unit coupled to a matching DD35 - October, 1963
Power type	Diesel-electric
Builder	General Motors Electro-Motive Division (EMD)
Model	GP35
Build date	July 1963   January 1966
Total production	1,333
Gauge	4 ft 8½ in (1,435 mm)
Prime mover	EMD 567D3A
Cylinders	16
Power output	2500 hp (1.9 MW)
Locale	North America

An EMD GP35 is a 4-axle diesel locomotive built by General Motors Electro-Motive Division between July 1963 and January 1966. Power was provided by an EMD 567D3A 16-cylinder engine which generated 2500 horsepower (1.9 MW).

1250 examples of this locomotive model were built for American railroads, 26 were built for Canadian railroads and 57 were built for Mexican railroads.

[edit] References

• Pinkepank, Jerry A. (1973). The Second Diesel Spotter's Guide. Milwaukee, WI: Kalmbach Publishing Co.. ISBN 0-89024-026-4. 
• Thompson, J. David. EMD GP35 and related models Original Owners.

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