Cape Cod Central Railroad Roster - 1501

One of the Cape Rail Inc. Companies

Schedules & Fares:

Other Neat Things:

EMD GP-7 #1501

Built by General Motors' Electro-Motive Division (EMD) in 1952, #1501 serves along with #1502 as Cape Cod Central's primary motive power.

Stats:

Road Number:		1501
Engine:		EMD 567B diesel engine - 16 cylinder, 2 cycle
Horsepower:		1500
Length (Between Coupler Pulling Faces):		55' 9"
Width (Over Handrails):		10' 3"
Height (Maximum Above Rail):		14' 6"
Weight (Fully Loaded):		240,000 lbs. (Approx.)

History:

Built in January, 1952, builder #15943.
Originally equipped with steam generator for passenger service
Former Atlanta & St. Andrews Bay Locomotive #501
Short hood lowered ("chop-nosed") by A&SAB shops.
Former South Central Florida Express Railroad Locomotive #9011.
Short hood lowering re-done (6" lower) and other extensive re-working by Cape Cod Central shops.

1960's	1999
September, 2000


Cape Cod Central Railroad - "All aboard for FUN!" This web site and all content copyright © 2009, Cape Cod Central Railroad, except where noted. All rights reserved.