Modern Locomotive Guide

Locomotive: GP60 (Regular, M, B)

Manufacturer: General Motors

Horsepower Rating: 3800 Hp

Prime Mover: 16 Cylinder 710, Generation 3A

Weight: ?

Weight Distribution: 4-axle (BB)

Length: 59'9""

Manufacture Dates: 1985 - 1994

Number of Units: 380

Visual Identification: Blomberg Trucks, squared air intake and dynamic brake blister. "M" units had wide crew cabs, and "B" units had no cab at all.

Trivials: - The GP60 was the last of the four-axle locomotives to be produced for mainline service by GMDD. CSX and Conrail were the only two U.S. railroads that did not buy this unit; Southern Pacific and it's Cotton Belt subsidiary bought the most units.

The Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe (Santa Fe) purchased the cabless B units to use in fast intermodal service, of which the GP60 highly distinguished itself. These units are now owned by ATSF sucessor, BNSF.