EMD GL8
The EMD GL8 was an export diesel-electric locomotive introduced by General Motors Electro-Motive Division (EMD) in 1960. They have been designed as light locomotives with a low axle loading. Measuring 36 feet 2 inches over the end sills, they are equipped an EMD 8-567CR engine producing 875 hp (652 kW) for traction, driving four traction motors in either A1A-A1A or B-B flexicoil trucks. The EMD GA8 is a derivative designed for very light lines with extremely sharp curves using frame mounted traction motors and freight car trucks.
Several countries have purchased GL8 locomotives.
Original owners
A1A-A1A version
- 12 Taiwan Railway Administration S201–S212 (S201-S207 are the first GL8 locomotives)
- 41 East Bengal Railways 2201–2241, 1,000 mm (3 ft 3 3⁄8 in)
B-B version
- 8 Rede Mineira de Viação 2851–2858
- 23 CMEF Companhia Mogiana de Estradas de Ferro 51–73
- 5 Estrada de Ferro Noroeste do Brasil 1001–1005
- 18 Rede de Viação Paraná-Santa Catarina 1401–1418
- 15 Estrada de Ferro Sorocabana 3601–3615
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