The automobile stylists created the GP30's trademark "hump" and cab roof profile. The hump-like bulge started at the front of the cab and enveloped the air intakes for the central air system and the dynamic brake blister.

Feb 20, 2025 · The now-classic GP30 was unmistakable. It featured an interesting semi-streamlined design for a road-switcher, sporting a bulbous appendage on the roof, which ran from just above the cab to the dynamic brake blister.

Dec 27, 2015 · Rather than the arched design (similar to steam locomotives) of the previous GP7 through GP20 series locomotives, the later GP30 design included a cab roof that was stepped, with rounded edges, allowing the needed height for the new taller electrical cabinet.

The automobile stylists created the GP30's trademark "hump" and cab roof profile. The hump-like bulge started at the front of the cab and enveloped the air intakes for the central air system and the dynamic brake blister.

Sep 29, 2010 · The GP30 had a semi-streamlined cab roof that swept back and merged with the dynamic brake blister, the asthetics were no doubt GM automotive inspired. 948 GP30's were built, with the most (120) going to the Southern railway.

The result was a unique cab roof profile and a characteristic rooftop hump, to house the intakes for the central air system and dynamic brake cooling. According to EMD’s normal naming practice, the new engine should have been called the GP22 …

Jun 25, 2001 · The GP30's sweep doors are distinctly different from the standard 35-series units... they have no hinges, side-mounted latches, and are not as tall. We'll swipe those later on from the Proto 2000's low nose piece, and fit them in below these shims which may …

Oct 18, 2008 · The GP30 is easily recognizable due to its high profile and stepped cab roof, unique among American locomotives. A number are still in service today in original or rebuilt form. Indiana Northeastern Railroad locomotive No. 2230, an EMD GP30.

Jun 23, 2001 · The roof has been removed because the top has to be lowered to match the GP30's cab roof. I have also left off the sandbox sweep doors, and you'll see why soon. Another word from the Handy Andy Tool Kit.

the EMD GP30 was a 2,250 hp four-axle diesel locomotive built by EMD between July 1961 and November 1963. The GP30 is easily recognizable due to its high profile and stepped cab roof, unique among American locomotives. A number are still in service today in original or rebuilt form.