Union Pacific seriously looked at adding dynamic braking, Coded Cab Signals (CCS) and large fuel tanks to the entire ex-MP fleet of SD40-2s, GP50s, and B30-7s, but these studies showed the cost to be prohibitive, especially on the B30-7s.

One of Marquette Rail's leased NRE GP50s takes a rest in the former CSX Manistee yard. A CSX manifest prepares to depart Clearing... Here's a better look at the leaser...

The EMD (Electro Motive Division) GP50 is a type of four-axle, 16-cylinder, 3,500hp to 3,600hp diesel locomotive built from 1980 to 1985 with 278 built. A BN "Tiger Stripe" GP50 leading a typical 1980's consist.

Aug 9, 2009 · There was actually an equivalent EMD locomotive…The last 5 GP50’s built (for BN) had enlarged cabs to accommodate the full crew…these are not nearly as radical looking though…

An EMD GP50 is a 4-axle diesel–electric locomotive built by General Motors Electro-Motive Division (EMD). It is powered by a 16- cylinder EMD 645F3B diesel engine, which can produce between 3,500 and 3,600 hp (2,610 and 2,685 kW). 278 examples of this locomotive were built by EMD between 1980 and 1985.

CSXT 8562, UP 5516, CSXT 8597 & 8584 are seen on a WB at Cumberland, MD. UP 5516 is seen on CSX rails at Cumberland, MD. Unit is ex CNW 5059. CSXT Southbound Freight Train at Theodore, Al. UP's "Muskogee Local" has just reattached to …

Jan 29, 2024 · The GP50 was introduced in 1980 as a significant evolution of the GP40-2, and was produced alongside it until both were replaced a few years later by the GP60. It incorporated several features that had first appeared on experimental GP40X units in 1977-1978.

Information and roster listing of Union Pacific's former Missouri Pacific GP50 locomotives.

Title: CNW 5070 Description: A GP50 and CSX C30-7 has just delivered a freight and is heading to the inspection pit.

Two ex-Union Pacific EMD GP50 locomotives hitch a ride on a CSX freight train. With CSXT... Heading for a crew change at Hinton, West Virginia this past Monday.