GP30u Specifications

Loco 2504

Built by EMD
Date built Mar. 1963
Purchased from EMD
Placed in service April 1963
Wheels 40"
Journals 6 1/2" x 12"
Max RPM 900
Idling RPM 315
Cylinders 16
Bore 9 1/16"
Stroke 10"
Wt. on drivers 259,290
Air brakes 26 L
Air compressor WBG-8008
Gear ratio 62:15
Max speed 71 MPH
Max curve 21 degrees
Lube oil 243 gal
Fuel 2600 gal
Cooling water 251 gal
Sand 18 cu ft
Max width 10'- 4"
Max height 15'-11"
Max length 56'-2"
Horsepower 2500

 

Note:

2504 originally was number 2000, but was renumbered when a GP35 motor was installed. It also has a winterization hatch over the first cooling fan.
 
 

Many thanks to Jeff Childs for providing this information

 

 

The information on this page was last updated September 24, 1998