Conrail also purchased 115 brand new GP38-2's between 1977 and 1979. The entire roster filled the 7940 to 8281 block. The four-axle units churned out 2,000hp and were regulars in all types of service.

Why to that flexible, reliable, dependable, venerable, and a host of other "able-word" locomotive--the GP38-2. The combination of its underrated 2,000hp 645 prime mover, a.c. traction motors, modular …

The EMD GP38-2 is an American four-axle diesel-electric locomotive built by General Motors, Electro-Motive Division. Part of the EMD Dash 2 line, the GP38-2 was an upgraded version of the earlier GP38.

Dec 17, 2024 · Designed for general freight service, over 700 units were produced by the time production had switched to the upgraded Dash 2 line in 1972. There were only very minor …

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It became Conrail 8018, Class GP38-2, in April 1976 and went to GM as 818 in July 1987. It went as UP 1953, Class GP38-2, on September 23, 1997, and renumbered 453 on February 5, 2001.

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Aug 23, 2023 · Conrail also purchased 115 brand new GP38-2's between 1977 and 1979. The entire roster filled the 7940-8281 block. The four axle units churned out 2,000hp and were regulars in all …

According to some engineers from the early days of Conrail, the GP38-2 control stand made operating the locomotive easy, especially during reverse movements. Many felt the GP38-2's were the best of …

Designed as a General Purpose road switcher, this locomotive was built by General Motors, Electro-Motive Division. Many GP38-2’s remain in service today due to the ease of maintenance and …