It is also the only EMD locomotive to bear the distinctive cowled cab-top and streamlined features. The GP-30 was introduced in July 1961. GP-30s were initially used for fast freight service, but as the more powerful GP-35s and GP-40s appeared, the -30s were changed to yard and branch line service.
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