The EMD GP59 is a 4-axle diesel locomotive model built by General Motors Electro-Motive Division between 1985 and 1989. Power was provided by a 12- cylinder EMD 710 G3A diesel engine, which could produce 3,000 horsepower (2,200 kW).

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The EMD (Electro-Motive Division) GP59 is a type of four-axle, 12-cylinder, 3,000hp diesel locomotive built from 1985 to 1989. Only 36 were built exclusively for Norfolk Southern (NS), who was the only customer interested in the model.

Sep 29, 2010 · The Electromotive Division GP59 is a 4 axle, 3,000 HP diesel-electric locomotive built by EMD from 1985 and 1989. The GP59 utilizes a turbo-charged 12 cylinder 710G3A engine rated at 3,000 HP, and was offered as a less powerful, more fuel efficient version of the GP60.

GP59E Rebuilt from 4620. Renumbered to NS 6656 10/24/22.

Dec 16, 2024 · 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.

Southern Railway GP59 #4610 was built November 1989 as part of order #887007 for 33 units! I finally was able to catch the 4610 and get some pictures of this good looking lady. This is the power used in the derailment. Looking at the 4610 from across the highway. National Train Day at TVRM. National Train Day night shots at TVRM with the 4610.

The EMD GP59 is a 4-axle diesel locomotive model built by General Motors Electro-Motive Division between 1985 and 1989. Power was provided by a 12-cylinder EMD 710G3A diesel engine, which could produce 3,000 horsepower (2,200 kW).

GP59E Rebuilt from 4620. Renumbered to NS 6656 10/24/22.

Mar 10, 2025 · Unit currently stored, but still on the active roster. Powered by an EMD 12-cylinder 12N-710G3B-T3 ECO engine. Equipped with EMD EM2000 microprocessor control system. Equipped with EMD EMDEC Electronic Unit Injection (EUI) system. Units meet EPA Tier 3 emissions standards. Equipped with CCB 26 electronic air braking system.