EMD GP20D

Infobox Locomotive
name=EMD GP20D


caption=GP20D Demo unit provided by EMD. Note that both hoods are lowered which makes this locomotive unique.
powertype=Diesel-electric
gauge=RailGauge|ussg
aarwheels=B-B
builder=MotivePower Industries (MPI) and Electro-Motive Division (EMD)
buildmodel=GP20D
topspeed=70 mph (113 km/h)cite web|url =http://www.emdiesels.com/en/locomotive/switcher/gp20d/ |title =GP20D| accessdate = 2008-08-13]
locobrakes=dynamic
poweroutput=2,000 hp (1,490 kW)
primemover=GM16V170B20-T2
("4 Stroke V-16 fuel injected diesel")cite web|url =http://www.emdiesels.com/en/locomotive/switcher/gp20d/features.htm |title =EMD: GP20D Features| accessdate = 2008-08-13]
tractiveeffort=65,000 lbf continuous
97,000 lbf starting
38,000 lbf braking
fuelc
galcite web|url =http://www.emdiesels.com/en/locomotive/switcher/gp20d/features.htm |title =EMD: GP20D Features| accessdate = 2008-08-13]
The GP20D is a four-axle B-B switcher built by MotivePower Industries and Electro-Motive Division. The GP20D is a hood unit with lowered long and short hoods based on MotivePower Industries' earlier MP2000D locomotives. The changes between the MK2000D and the GP20D are primarily in the control electronics, making them easier to use than the older model.

Although the GP20D is marketed as a switcher, it has a top speed of 70 mph (113 km/h), and is usually fitted with dynamic brakes, making it suitable for road switcher duties as well.

References

External links

* [http://www.emdiesels.com/en/locomotive/switcher/gp20d/ EMD GP20D specs] - official spec sheet from EMD