EMD GP8

EMD/Illinois Central GP8
A Ripley and New Albany Railroad GP8 in 2012.
Type and origin
Power typeDiesel-electric
BuilderGeneral Motors Electro-Motive Division (EMD)
Build date1969–1978
Total produced111
RebuilderIllinois Central Railroad’s Paducah, Kentucky shops
Specifications
Configuration:
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 • AARB-B
Gauge4 ft 8+1⁄2 in (1,435 mm)
Length56 ft 2 in (17.12 m)
Fuel capacity1,600 US gal (6,100 L; 1,300 imp gal)
Lubricant cap.200 US gal (760 L; 170 imp gal)
Coolant cap.230 US gal (870 L; 190 imp gal)
Sandbox cap.18 cu ft (510 dm3)
Prime moverEMD 16-567BC
Loco brakeIndependent air
Train brakesAir, schedule 26-L
Performance figures
Maximum speed65 mph (105 km/h)
Power output1,500 or 1,600 hp
(1.12 or 1.19 MW)

The EMD GP8 is a model of four-axle diesel locomotive rebuilt by Illinois Central's Paducah shops using a General Motors Electro-Motive Division (EMD) GP7, GMD GP7 or GP9 as a start. It is similar to the GP10 and GP11.

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