EMD GP39 - Wikipedia
The EMD GP39X [5] is a 2,600 hp (1,940 kW) diesel-electric locomotive built by the General Motors Electro-Motive Division. All six units built were constructed for the Southern Railway with Southern's characteristic high short hood. They were updated by EMD at Norfolk Southern's (Southern's successor) request to EMD GP49 standards in 1982.
EMD GP39X:
This page is dedicated to EMD's model GP39X. EMD built 6 GP39X units all for the Southern. All were built with high short hoods. They were sent back to EMD and rebuilt as GP49 units.
EMD GP39X Data Sheet - The Diesel Shop
EMD GP39X; Data Sheet Information Compiled by: JEAN-DENIS BACHAND: New: 9 June 2006: Artwork by: Jean-Denis Bachand-Engine Builder: EMD: Engine: 645F 12 cylinder: Bore & Stroke: 9.08" X 10" RPM (Maximum / Minimum) 900 / 250 : Main Generator: GM - D32: Horsepower: 2600: Gear Ratio: 62:15 :
EMD GP39 - Trains and Railroads
The EMD GP39X is a 2,600 hp (1,940 kW) diesel-electric locomotive built by the General Motors Electro-Motive Division. All six units built were constructed for the Southern Railway with Southern's characteristic high short hood.
Southern 4602, 4604, 4601 (EMD GP39X/GP49), Dolton, IL (1982)
Aug 9, 1982 · The EMD GP39X is a 2,600 hp (1,940 kW) diesel-electric locomotive built by the General Motors Electro-Motive Division. All six units built were constructed for the Southern Railway with Southern's characteristic high short hood. They were updated by EMD at Norfolk Southern's (Southern's successor) request to EMD GP49 standards in 1982.
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GP39/39-2 - RailroadfanWiki
The Electromotive Division GP39 is a 4 axle, 2,300 HP diesel-electric locomotive built by EMD from 1969 to 1970. The GP39 uses a 12 cylinder 645E3 engine rated at 2,300 HP. It shares the same frame as the GP38, GP38-2, GP39-2, GP40, GP40-2 and GP50.
EMD "GP39" and "GP39-2" Locomotives - American-Rails.com
Jan 5, 2025 · With the GP39, offering 2,300 horsepower, EMD aimed to capture the mid-powered market with railroads interested in a more powerful but fuel efficient model which utilized only a 12-cylinder 645 prime mover.
Built in November 1980, Southern Railway’s six GP39X locomo-tives were built during a time a transition for EMD–from the Dash-2 series, to the 50-series. These 2,600hp units, powered by a 12-cylinder 645F3 prime mover, were essentially test …
Locomotive Descriptions and Phases - EMD GP39X, GP49, GP50
Jan 29, 2024 · The GP39X and GP49 used a smaller 12-cylinder engine and were purchased solely by Southern and the Alaska Railroad, respectively. Externally, the GP50 retained the same general appearance as the GP40-2, with an angular cab, a straight hood with exhaust stack near the front and three fans at the rear, and a raised blower duct along the left ...
NS GP39X's | TrainBoard.com - The Internet's Original
Apr 30, 2005 · The GP39X had a 12 cylinder prime mover, even when re-rated to 2800 hp and GP49 designation. The GP40X had a 16 cylinder 3500 hp prime mover. I guess I had better brush nup on my history and get some GP40X pictures out.
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