Georgia Northeastern Locomotive Roster

GNRR 6576     GP9  – 1750 h.p.

One of the more popular models that EMD created, the GP9 was manufactured between 1954 and 1959, with over 4000 units made. This unit was made in 1958, under B&O’s flag, with the same number it has today.

GNRR 7529     GP10 – 1800 h.p.

GP10s are re-built model GP9s, being rebuilt by Illinois Central Gulf’s Paducah Shops in Paducah, KY. Horsepower was increased, and the units were rebuilt with low-noses. This unit was built in 1956 for the New York Central Lines, which made its way to Conrail before becoming #7529.

GNRR 7562     GP10 – 1800HP

The Paducah shops are now operated by VMV Paducahbilt, and are still rebuilding engines today. This unit started as a Pennsylvania Railroad GP9 #7098.

GNRR 8704     GP18 – 1750HP

This unit was built for the Nickel Plate Railroad as #701, lasting through Norfolk & Western and the Norfolk Southern. Originally assembled in 1960 with #8705, the manufacturer’s serial numbers for these two are only 7 numbers apart.

GNRR 8705     GP18 – 1750HP

This unit followed the same path as #8704, built for the Nickel Plate Railroad, then transferring to the Norfolk & Western, then to Norfolk Southern. Originally built in 1960.

GNRR 316     GP20 – 2000HP

Originally built for Great Northern Railroad as number 2016, it joined the forces under Burlington Northern. It served for a brief period of time with the Indiana Hi Rail before joining the GNRR.

GNRR 4125      GP20 – 2000HP

GM’s Locomotive division made GP20’s between the years of 1959 and 1962. Built for Southern Pacific, #4125 originally had the number of 7207.

GNRR 9706     GP38 – 2000HP

Similar  to #9708. These two engines were also rebuilt at ICG’s Paducah shops, and were then sold to RMGX (Railcar Limited).

GNRR 9708     GP38 – 2000HP

GNRR 2000    GP38-2 – 2000HP

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