The EMD GP30 is a 4-axle diesel-electric locomotive built by General Motors Electro-Motive Division between July 1961 and November 1963. The GP30’s were designed to compete with GE’s U25B. EMD wanted the new body to be modern and updated, so the GM Automotive Styling Center created the GP30’s unique “hump” and cab roof profile.
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Discover the EMD GP30, a landmark 4-axle diesel-electric locomotive built by General Motors’ Electro-Motive Division between July 1961 and November 1963. Designed to compete directly with GE’s U25B, the GP30 featured a 16-cylinder 567D3 engine producing 2,250 horsepower, a significant upgrade over the 2,000 hp GP20.
The EMD GP30 is a 4-axle diesel-electric locomotive built by General Motors Electro-Motive Division between July 1961 and November 1963. The GP30’s were designed to compete with GE’s U25B. EMD wanted the new body to be modern and updated, so the GM Automotive Styling Center created the GP30’s unique “hump” and cab roof profile.
NOW WITH NEW PARAGON4 “ROLLING THUNDER” SOUND. The EMD GP30 is a 4-axle diesel-electric locomotive built by General Motors Electro-Motive Division between July 1961 and November 1963. The GP30’s were designed to compete with GE’s U25B.