The EMD GP38 [1] is a four-axle diesel-electric locomotive built by General Motors Electro-Motive Division between January 1966 and December 1971. The locomotive's prime mover was an EMD 645 16- cylinder engine that generated 2,000 horsepower (1.49 MW).

EMD GP38; Data Sheet Information Compiled by: JEAN-DENIS BACHAND: New: 9 June 2006: Artwork by: Jean-Denis Bachand-Engine Builder: EMD: Engine: 645 16 cylinder: ... GP38 Total Length: 59'-02" Wheel Diameter: 40" Truck Wheel Base: 9'-00" Height to Top Engine Hood: 14'-06" Height to Top Cab : 15'-05" Cab Width: 10'-04" Engine Hood Width:

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. Power is provided by an EMD 645E 16-cylinder engine, which generates 2,000 horsepower (1.5 MW). [1]

Dec 17, 2024 · Except for the later GP40 and GP40-2, the GP38 series was EMD’s most successful second-generation Geep and fit exactly what railroads were looking for in terms of horsepower and quality. Spotting Features. The GP38 series is most easily distinguishable from other models by its twin exhaust stacks for its nonturbocharged 645E prime mover.

Jan 18, 2025 · The GP38 was a 16-cylinder, non-turbocharged (Roots-blown) model that produced 2,000 horsepower, initially using a DC generator and later (in the GP38AC) using the same AR10 alternator as the GP40. The GP39, introduced a couple of years after the other two, used a turbocharged 12-cylinder engine producing 2,300 horsepower.

EMD's GP38 and GP38AC - Original Owners. by Robert Sarberenyi. 700 US, 6 Mexico GP38. 240 US, 21 Canada GP38AC

Four EMD direct current, series wound, forced ventilated, axle hung motors with high capacity roller type armature bearings, new bearing seals, Teflon covered string bands and improved pinion gear contour are all provided.

Mar 16, 2020 · Lancaster & Chester GP38-2 type locomotives hauling a passenger train special. •YEARS BUILT: 1966-1986. •MANUFACTURER: EMD/GMD. •OPERATED ON: Most North American Class I freight railroads. •NAMES: GP38, GP38AC, GP38-2; nicknames: Geep, High Hood (for SR and N&W), Wide Nose (for CN) •QUANTITY: 3,231 (967 GP38, GP38AC), …

EMD GP38-2: Built As: MP 2164 (GP38-2) Serial Number: 787270-7: Order No: 787270: Frame Number: 787270-7: Built: 1/1980: Notes: nee MP-2164: Other locos with this serial: UP 664(GP38-2) MP 2164(GP38-2) TPLX 30(GP38-2) Page Controls : …

The EMD; Electro Motive Division, GP38 is a four-axle type of 2,000 hp diesel locomotive built from 1966 to 1971. As of 2013, many of these locomotives are still running, either in their original form or rebuilt to different specifications. In total 733 units were produced, yet originals are...