The EMD GP60 is a model of 4-axle (B-B) diesel-electric locomotive built by General Motors Electro-Motive Division between 1985 and 1994. [1] . The GP60 was EMD's first engine that was classified as a "third-generation" locomotive.

Sep 29, 2010 · The Electromotive Division GP60B is a cabless variant of the GP60. EMD built 23 GP60B's for the Santa Fe in 1992 to use with the railroad's GP60M's and similar locomotives. The majority remain in service with ATSF sucessor BNSF. Recently, BNSF sent out one GP60B to be rebuilt with a standard cab.

The EMD (Electro Motive Division) GP60 is a type of four-axle, 16-cylinder, 3,800HP diesel-electric locomotive built from 1985 to 1994, and marked one of the first 3rd-generation diesel locomotives built for the North American market.

Dec 16, 2024 · The GP60 is a four-axle road-switcher produced by Electro-Motive between 1985-1994. It is powered by a 16-cylinder, model 710G3A prime mover, capable of producing 3,800 horsepower. The locomotive was the last in the heralded General Purpose series, dating back to the iconic GP7 and GP9 of the postwar era.

Title: Santa Fe GP60B 345 : Description: Taken circa 1996. Photo Date: 1/1/1996 Upload Date: 9/4/2022 7:08:19 PM : Location: Denver, CO : Author: Philip Ghysels ...

Feb 12, 2024 · 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.

Feb 9, 2025 · GP60B – A cabless booster unit, also used by Santa Fe, designed to provide additional power without a crew cab. The GP60 was widely used by major railroads like Santa Fe (now BNSF), Southern Pacific (now Union Pacific), and Norfolk Southern.

ATSF EMD GP60B 325 class: master power roster with specifications and references

Feb 9, 2025 · GP60B: Cabless booster unit (operated in sets with GP60Ms) Santa Fe’s GP60M and GP60B units became legendary among railfans, as they were often seen leading fast freight trains across the western U.S.

Santa Fe deviated from the norm ordering safety cab GP60's as well as cabless GP60's, GP60B's. Many GP60's today are relegated to yard and local work. BNSF, CSX, NS and UP still roster GP60's.