The EMD GP30 is a 2,250 hp (1,680 kW) four-axle diesel-electric locomotive built by General Motors Electro-Motive Division of La Grange, Illinois between July 1961 and November 1963. [2] A total of 948 units were built for railroads in the United States and Canada (2 only), including 40 cabless B units for the Union Pacific Railroad .

Dec 27, 2015 · EMD's GP30 was introduced in July 1961 in response to General Electric's own U25B. The new GE locomotive (introduced in 1959) caught EMD's design engineers a bit off guard by offering a 2,500 horsepower road switching locomotive.

Feb 20, 2025 · The GP30 was late era 567-powered EMD road-switcher featuring an improved prime mover and other upgraded components.

EMD GP30 and GP30B; Data Sheet Information Compiled by: JEAN-DENIS BACHAND: New: 6 May 2006 : Artwork by: Jean-Denis Bachand-Engine Builder: EMD: ... 7/61 to 11/63 (and 4/63 to 7/63 for GP30B)--Exterior Dimensions: GP30 and GP30B Total Length: 56'-02" Wheel Diameter: 40" Truck Wheel Base: 9'-00" Height to Top Engine Hood: 15'-03" Height to Top ...

EMD's GP30 - Original Owners. by Robert Sarberenyi. 948 Total - 906 US, 2 Canada, 40 GP30B

The production phases of the EMD GP30 illustrate the evolutionary changes in locomotive design and manufacturing. These refinements improved functionality, maintenance, and crew accommodations while maintaining the locomotive’s core characteristics.

Dec 30, 2023 · These drawings illustrate typical early (Phase 1a) and late (Phase 2b) GP30's built to ATSF and CO specs. The horn placement, cab mirrors/sunshade and exhaust stack height are railroad variations.

Sep 29, 2010 · The Electromotive Division GP30 is a 4 axle, 2,250 HP diesel-electric locomotive built by EMD from 1961 to 1963. It used a turbo charged 16 cylinder 567D3 engine rated at 2,250 HP. The GP30 was built largely as a response to GE's new 2,500 HP U25B and ALCO's RS27.

EMD GP30: This page is dedicated to EMD's model GP30. EMD built xxx GP30 units for numerous railroads and 40 GP30B variant for UP. Domestic Orders:

UP GP30B 738B at Denver, Colorado on August 26, 1965, Kodachrome by Chuck Zeiler. Built in July 1963 (c/n 28253) on EMD Order 7649, this unit was equipped with a steam generator.