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EMD GP-7 #1502

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

Stats:

Road Number:		1502
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 #15944
Originally equipped with steam generator for passenger service
Former Atlanta & St. Andrews Bay Locomotive #502, and then #511
Short hood lowered ("chop-nosed") by A&SAB shops.
Former South Central Florida Express Railroad Locomotive #9012.
Short hood lowering re-done (6" lower) and other extensive re-working by Cape Cod Central shops.

1960's

October, 2000


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