"GP59" and "GP60": Last In The 'GP' Line - American-Rails.com
2024年12月16日 · In addition, its 3,800 horsepower made the GP60 the most powerful Geep ever produced. The model sold slightly better than its predecessor - the GP50. In addition, the 12-cylinder variant, GP59, saw 36 examples completed for Norfolk Southern in the latter 1980s, including the three demonstrators.
What's the Difference between a GP-60& a GP-59? - Trainorders.com
The GP60 uses a 16-cylinder engine, while the GP59 uses the smaller 12-cylinder engine. Because of the smaller engine, EMD simply enlarged the generator/clean air compartment on the GP59 to make up the difference to use the same frame.
GP59 and GP60 differences? - Trainorders.com
The GP59 and GP60 are built on the same frame and have the same cab, but that's where the similarities end. The long hoods are totally different on account of the different size engines used in the two models. The NS GP60's have a 16-cylinder 710G3A engine, while the GP59's have the smaller 12-cylinder 710G3 engine.
GP59, GP60 & GP60M
Featuring a 12-cylinder 710-series prime mover with 3000 h.p. peak output, they have a few minor spotting differences when compared to the similar looking GP60. EMD’s GP59 demonstrators were sold to Norfolk Southern, who also purchased an additional thirty three units.
EMD GP60 - Wikipedia
The GP60 series shared the same frame as the GP59. Cabless 'B' units of this locomotive model were also built; they were known as GP60B models. Units built with a North American Safety Cab were designated GP60M .
EMD GP59 - Wikipedia
The EMD GP59 is a 4-axle diesel locomotive model built by General Motors Electro-Motive Division between 1985 and 1989. Power was provided by a 12- cylinder EMD 710 G3A diesel engine, which could produce 3,000 horsepower (2,200 kW).
External spotting differences GP59/GP60 - RAILROAD.NET
2004年6月8日 · I was wondering after comparing photos of the GP59 to the GP60, I couldn't find any distinct spotting features. Is there any major external difference between the 59 and 60? Or, is the GP59 essentially a GP60 with a 12-710G (3000hp) opposed to a 16-710G (3800hp)?
GP59 - RailroadfanWiki
2010年9月29日 · The Electromotive Division GP59 is a 4 axle, 3,000 HP diesel-electric locomotive built by EMD from 1985 and 1989. The GP59 utilizes a turbo-charged 12 cylinder 710G3A engine rated at 3,000 HP, and was offered as a less powerful, more fuel efficient version of the GP60 .
NS acquired both GP59 and GP60 models. After the mega-mergers in the 1990s, the GP60s found themselves in new paint schemes and in service for new railroads such as UP and BNSF. CSX began to acquire GP60s second hand after 2010. Being assigned to locals and yard jobs, these distinctive locomotives are still in service today. Sound Ready!
The evolution of EMD’s GP60-series locomotives - Trains
2024年2月12日 · EMDs GP60 model was the last of a series of four-axle locomotives built with ever-increasing horsepower, designed to lead a railroad’s priority trains. Short, fast intermodal trains were perfect for a GP60s 3,800 horsepower V-16 to send 950 horsepower to each axle.