2003年12月15日 · The short answer: neither. Period. They’re both good. Look at the sales numbers. GE has sold more in recent years in the North American market. EMD has sold more in the overseas market. Neither builder has driven the other from either field. If one was demonstrably better for any period of time, the other would be gone.

2023年2月1日 · The first thing to look at when spotting EMD vs GE diesels is the shape of the dynamic brake radiator and intake. On General Electric models, this is usually shaped like a rectangular slab at the back of the long hood, supported by a slightly angled radiator grid below it.

From a look at the chart, GE seems to hold a lead over EMD in the basics. The GE AC4400CW has higher tractive effort, horsepower, and dynamic braking ability than a EMD SD70MAC. 1. The AC4400CW has 1 inverter per axle, while the SD70MAC has only one inverter per truck.

2022年5月5日 · Back in the U-Boat and Dash-7 days GEs were way less reliable than EMDs of the same era. But, starting with the Dash-8s, GEs got closer to EMD and caught up to if not got better than EMD with the AC units. Imo, EMD is more reliable mechanically while …

As new railfans we all had trouble telling the difference in the makes of locomotives. Here's a little guide that outlines the spotting features I use to tell GE from EMD....more

2020年12月12日 · Nothing in the railfan community triggers debates, or strong feelings, as to who makes the better locomotive-GE or EMD. The answer isn't always clear, cut and dry, and a lot depends on what...

2006年9月6日 · The GE AC4400s still rule just about everything, from locals to unit coal trains and hotshot intermodals, but the EMD/GMD engines are doing their part better than most anything else.

2023年5月13日 · This video is a complitition of GE and EMD locomotives to help answer the question.. Which is Best, GE, or EMD? Timestamps: 0:00 EMD Complitition 6:25 GE Com...

2021年9月30日 · I've recently discovered Virtual Railfan channel on YouTube and have been very intrigued watching different rail lines throughout the USA. One thing I am noticing is that there seems to be twice as many GE locomotives being used in comparison to the EMD's. Are the GE's cheaper than the EMD's? Are they more crew friendly?

2009年10月15日 · This is a thread created to host the opinions of all railfans on the GE vs. EMD debate. This is your chance to vote in a poll and give your reasons why you support GE or EMD.