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Electro-Motive Diesel (abbreviated EMD) is a brand of diesel-electric locomotives, locomotive products and diesel engines for the rail industry. Formerly a division of General Motors, EMD has been owned by Progress Rail since 2010.
The following is a list of locomotives produced by the Electro-Motive Corporation (EMC), and its successors General Motors Electro-Motive Division (GM-EMD) and Electro-Motive Diesel (EMD). Streamlined power cars and early experimental locomotives.
Feb 18, 2024 · Electro-Motive Diesel International Corporation became Progress Rail Locomotive International Corporation. The formal removal of the EMD corporate name means that after nearly a century of building rail cars and locomotives the legendary builder will cease to exist as a business entity.
Aug 9, 2022 · In the 1930s, GM's Electro-Motive Division began producing many popular diesel-electric locomotives, and the diesel engines that powered them, for America's railroads. In fact, General...
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Electro-Motive Diesel (EMD®) is celebrating 100 years in business. Since 1922, EMD has been delivering top-of-the-line locomotives around the world. Take a ride through history as we share with you EMD's diverse past. OVERVIEW.
Aug 19, 2022 · August 19, 2022. Power, performance, and innovation. These are the driving factors that have made EMD® the premier brand of diesel-electric locomotives for 100 years. Today, Progress Rail is continuing a legacy of innovation by providing alternative fuel options to help customers meet their climate-related goals.
Jun 7, 2022 · Hot on the heels of the Zephyr, Electro-Motive boldly took on the steam establishment with Winton-powered diesel-electric locomotives. Still without a factory of its own, the brash newcomer contracted General Electric, St. Louis Car, and Bethlehem Steel to construct nine proto-type locomotives in 1935-36.
