| EMD/Illinois Central GP8 |
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| Specifications |
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Configuration:
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| • AAR | B-B |
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| Gauge | 4 ft 8+1⁄2 in (1,435 mm) |
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| Length | 56 ft 2 in (17.12 m) |
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| Fuel capacity | 1,600 US gal (6,100 L; 1,300 imp gal) |
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| Lubricant cap. | 200 US gal (760 L; 170 imp gal) |
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| Coolant cap. | 230 US gal (870 L; 190 imp gal) |
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| Sandbox cap. | 18 cu ft (510 dm3) |
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| Prime mover | EMD 16-567BC |
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| Loco brake | Independent air |
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| Train brakes | Air, schedule 26-L |
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| Performance figures |
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| Maximum speed | 65 mph (105 km/h) |
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| Power output | 1,500 or 1,600 hp
(1.12 or 1.19 MW) |
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The EMD GP8 is a model of four-axle diesel locomotive rebuilt by Illinois Central's Paducah shops using a General Motors Electro-Motive Division (EMD) GP7, GMD GP7 or GP9 as a start. It is similar to the GP10 and GP11.