EMD GP15D - Wikipedia
WEBThe GP15D is a four-axle B-B switcher built by MotivePower and Electro-Motive Diesel. It was supplied with a Caterpillar 3512 (called a 12-170B15-T2 by EMD) V12 prime mover which develops a total power output of 1,500 horsepower (1,120 kW).
EMD GP15 - Wikipedia
WEBThe EMD GP15 is a 4-axle diesel-electric locomotive built by General Motors Electro-Motive Division between June 1976 and April 1983. Intended to provide an alternative to the rebuilding programs that many railroads were applying to their early road switchers, it is generally employed as a yard switcher or light road switcher.
EMD's "GP15" Series: A 2nd-Generation Light Road-Switcher
WEBThe GP15 series was an early second generation light road-switcher based from Electro-Motive's successful MP15 line of switchers, produced between June 1976 and March 1982. It was designed as a low-cost option for railroads that needed to replace aging fleets of older, less reliable locomotives.
EMD's Geeps: A rare pair of diesel locomotives - Trains
WEBSep 20, 2023 · A rare pair of Geep diesel locomotives, the GP15D and GP20D, looked like sure winners, but sank with hardly a ripple when they hit the market in the early 2000s.
EMD GP15 | Trains and Railroads
WEBNov 4, 2007 · The EMD GP15 is a 4-axle diesel-electric locomotive built by General Motors Electro-Motive Division between June 1976 and April 1983. Intended to provide an alternative to the rebuilding programs that many railroads were applying to their early road switchers, it is generally employed as a yard switcher or light road switcher.
WEBPerformance. Minimum Continuous Speed: 8.2 mph. Continuous Tractive Effort: 55,000 lbs. Starting Tractive Effort: 86,000 lbs. Maximum Locomotive Speed: 70 mph. Horsepower. Engine Speed: 1,800 rpm • Tractive Horsepower: 1,500.
EMD GP15D - Trains and Railroads
WEBThe GP15D is a four-axle B-B switcher built by MotivePower and Electro-Motive Diesel. It was supplied with a Caterpillar 3512 (called a 12-170B15-T2 by EMD) V12 prime mover which develops a total power output of 1,500 horsepower (1,120 kW).
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GP15D specifications
WEBGP15D specifications. Builder Model. EMD GP15D. Nominal Dimensions. Length Between Couplers: 57’ 2”. Distance Between Bolster Centers: 40’ 00”. Height - Cab Roof to Top of Rail: 15’ 1”. Truck Wheel Base: 9’ 00”.
EMD GP15 - Wikiwand
WEBThe EMD GP15 is a 4-axle diesel-electric locomotive built by General Motors Electro-Motive Division between June 1976 and April 1983. Intended to provide an alternative to the rebuilding programs that many railroads were applying to their early road switchers, it is generally employed as a yard switcher or light road switcher .
EMD GP15D - Wikiwand
WEBThe GP15D is a four-axle B-B switcher built by MotivePower and Electro-Motive Diesel. It was supplied with a Caterpillar 3512 (called a 12-170B15-T2 by EMD) V12 prime mover which develops a total power output of 1,500 horsepower (1,120 kW).
GP15-1 locomotives: EMD workhorses - Trains
WEBDec 1, 2022 · Built by General Motors’ Electro-Motive Division between 1976 and 1982, the four-axle GP15-1 was a way for railroads to purchase new power instead of rebuilding switchers that were becoming less serviceable or reliable. EMD envisioned the GP15-1 to be the replacement for the aging fleet of GP7s, GP9s and GP20s.
EMD GP15D - Locomotive Wiki
WEBThe EMD GP15D was the product of a unique partnership between EMD and Caterpillar. All of these locomotives were built by Motive Power Industries. The GP20D used Kato generators and CAT 3516 prime movers, the prime movers were branded under EMD as the 12-170B15-T1. A total of 10 were built, all...
Parts of an Electro-Motive Division GP15-1 diesel locomotive
WEBOct 23, 2022 · Electro-Motive Division (EMD) produced the GP15-1 diesel locomotive from June 1976 through March 1982. During that time, 310 units were built. The four-axle road switcher was equipped with a 1,500hp 12-645E diesel engine, a D32 generator, and D77B traction motors.
EMD GP15 Data Sheet - The Diesel Shop
WEBMain Generator: GM - D32. Horsepower: 1800. Gear Ratio: 62:15. Speed: 65 mph. Trucks: 4-Wheel. Configuration: B-B. Traction Motor Blowers: Delco Electric Drive (4) Model: GM. Weight: 240,000 lbs.
EMD GP15-1 | Conrail Photo Archive
WEBThe GP15-1 was a somewhat unique locomotive. It was offered by EMD as a competitor not to another manufacturer's product line, but to railroads own rebuilding of older Geeps. Conrail's fleet of 100 of these lightweight road switchers …
CEFX - CIT Group/Capital Finance, Inc Locomotive Roster
WEBCIT Group/Capital Finance, Inc Photographic Roster. Reporting Marks: CEFX. Showing Locomotive model GP15D. Click on a locomotive to view pictures. Roster Options: Main Roster. Group by model. Show All thumbs.
The last "switchers" built by EMD the GP15D &GP20D
WEBThe last "switchers" built by EMD the GP15D &GP20D. Discussion of Electro-Motive locomotive products and technology, past and present. Official web site can be found here: http://www.emdiesels.com/. Board index. Locomotives, Rolling Stock, and Equipment in General and by Manufacturer EMD - Electro-Motive (Progress Rail, General Motors) « …
Motive Power Industries GP15D Data Sheet - The Diesel Shop
WEBModel: Electrical Drive. Weight: 256,000 lbs. Traction Motors: GM D78B (4) Tractive Effort (starting) 85,000 lbs @ 25%. Tractive Effort (continuous): 55,000 lbs @ 9.3mph. Multiple Unit Capability: Yes. Dynamic Braking: Yes. Auxilary …
Category : EMD GP15D locomotives - Wikimedia
WEBCategory. : EMD GP15D locomotives. English: Media pertaining to EMD GP15D diesel locomotives.
Fawn Creek, Fawn, Tyro, All one Kansas Town. - Blogger
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Parcel Search – Montgomery County, KS
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Montgomery County, Kansas - Kansas Historical Society
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Fawn Creek Township Map - Locality - Montgomery, Kansas, USA - Mapcarta
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