Locomotives
GP15-1
GP
1,500
Similar to an MP15 under the long hood, the GP15-1 provides a “GEEP” style cab and road trucks for short haul rail applications. The GP15-1 can be utilized in switching as well.
Product Details
Horsepower
1,500
Axle
4
Tractive Effort @ Min. Cont. Speed
47,000 lbs. @ 9.3 mph
Length Over Coupler Pulling Faces
54 feet, 11 inches
Distance between Bolster Centers
29 feet, 9 inches
Truck-Rigid Wheel Base
9 feet
Width Over Grab Irons
10 feet, 3 1/8 inches
Height Above Rails
15 feet, 2 5/8 inches
Wheel Diameter
40 inches
Fuel Capacity
2,400 gallons
Engine
12-645E, 12 cylinder, roots-blown, GM Diesel
Main Generator
D32
Traction Motors
Four D77/78 direct current
Standard Gearing
62:15 gear ratio
Weight
Total loaded weight on rails average 246,000 lbs.