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Electro-Motive Division G8, GA8 and GL8
The G8 and its variants are diesel locomotives built for export by EMD and its Canadian subsidiary which have low axle loads . 382 of the original G8 were built for service in ten countries. They had a V8 variant of t...
General
| Property | Electro-Motive Division G8, GA8 and GL8 G8 |
|---|---|
| Built | 1954-1968 |
| Manufacturers | Electro-Motive Division, General Motors Diesel |
| Wheel arrangement | B-B |
| Gauge | 1,000 mm (Meter gauge); 1,067 mm (Cape gauge); 1,435 mm (Standard gauge); 1,600 mm (Irish broad gauge) |
Dimensions and weights
| Property | Electro-Motive Division G8, GA8 and GL8 G8 |
|---|---|
| Length | 14.01 m |
| Rigid wheelbase | 2.44 m |
| Service weight | 67.3 t |
| Adhesive weight | 67.3 t |
| Axle load | 16.8 t |
| Fuel capacity | 2,839 l (Diesel) |
Power plant
| Property | Electro-Motive Division G8, GA8 and GL8 G8 |
|---|---|
| Engine | EMD 8-567C |
| Engine type | V8 diesel |
Power
| Property | Electro-Motive Division G8, GA8 and GL8 G8 |
|---|---|
| Power source | diesel-electric |
| Indicated power | 652 kW (886 PS) |
| Top speed | 100 km/h |
| Starting effort | 116.5 kN |
Calculated values
| Property | Electro-Motive Division G8, GA8 and GL8 G8 |
|---|---|
| Factor of adhesion | 1 : 5.66 |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 9.7 kW/t |
| Adhesive weight/Total | 1 : 1.00 |
