The EMD GT22 Series were first introduced in 1972 after the rise in popularity of six axle locomotives. The GT series now carried a turbocharger that increased the horsepower depending on customer input. The GT series also utilized six axle HTC Trucks which allowed the locomotive to haul heavier loads at slower speeds with minimal wheelslip.The GT22C series also gave itself various individual designations depending on customer input.
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height (cm)
3.9624
length (km)
17.3736
width (mm)
2.8194
active years end year
1997-01-01T00:00:00+02:00
active years start year
1972-01-01T00:00:00+02:00
builder
Electro-Motive Diesel, Astarsa, General Motors Diesel, Đuro Đaković (company), Equipamentos_Villares_S.A.
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