Description
The EMD GP30 is a 4-axle diesel-electric locomotive built by General Motors Electro-Motive Division between July 1961 and November 1963. A total of 948 units were built for railroads in the United States and Canada. The GP30's were designed to compete with GE's U25B. The U25B offered 2500 horsepower, while the existing EMD GP20 was only rated at 2,000 hp. The EMD's engineering department ended up using a 16 cylinder 567D3 engine that produced 2250 hp for the GP30. They also made several improvements on the GP20 design meant to match the U25B - a sealed airtight long hood, a single central air intake, and easier access for maintenance. These changes required more space behind the cab, and this was achieved vertically by raising the height of the locomotive, providing space for the central air system, the turbocharger, and electrical cabinet. This increased height meant a new body was required. EMD wanted the new body to be modern and updated, so the GM Automotive Styling Center created the GP30's unique "hump" and cab roof profile.
In our first production, we are modeling eleven railroads and twelve distinct paint schemes - all models with prototypically accurate road numbers and paint schemes. In addition to the Paragon4 version, each model is available in our Stealth Series. These are No-Sound / DCC-Ready models that operate on DC out of the box, or a modeler can easily install their DCC decoder of choice. Out of the box, Front and rear lights are directional, and other lights are always ON with track power. Additionally some lighting functions may be missing depending on selected aftermarket decoder the modeler installs.
List of individually controllable lights in our EMD GP30 models (note that light options may be limited in Stealth Series models):
Headlight
Rear Light
Numberboard Lights (Front & Rear)
Front Classification Lights
Rear Classification Lights
Cab Light
Mars Light (where appropriate)
Rotary Beacon (where appropriate)
Ditch Lights (where appropriate)
Road-specific detail options that are prototypically accurate for each road name:
Truck sideframes
Dynamic brake hatch
Roof fan arrangement and type
Short hood detail arrangement
Long hood end detail arrangement
High short hood option where accurate
Horn type and location
Bell location
Front pilot details
Rear pilot details
Cut level details
MU receptacle arrangement
Sunshade options
Antenna type and location
Wind deflector type
Industry-leading Model Features:
Stealth Series - Model is DCC-Ready out of the box. No sound
Out of the box, front and rear lights are directional. Other lights are ON with track power
Model comes with 8 ohm speaker installed for easy installation of DCC/Sound decoder
Precision Drive Mechanism Engineered for Heavy Towing and Smooth Slow Speed Operation
All Wheel Electrical Pick-up
ABS Body with Die Cast Chassis for Maximum Tractive Effort
Premium Caliber Painting
Prototypically Accurate Paint Schemes and Road Numbers
Many Separately Applied Details such as Handrails, Grab Irons, Horn, Bell, Wipers, and Etched Metal Grills
Metal Kadee-compatible Couplers (2)
Will Operate on Code 70, Code 83, and Code 100 Rail
Minimum Operating Radius: 18 inches
Broadway Limited Imports is proud to re-introduce our Stealth Series. Our Stealth Series provides customers with the ability to purchase highly detailed steam and diesel locomotives at a lower price. Stealth Series models are DCC-Ready with a standard MTC21 pin on the DC Motherboard.
