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GP30 Diesel Locomotives

Model Manufacturer Info

Manufacturer:

Greenbrier Railroad Models

Factory:

OCS Precision Engineering Company, Korea

Prototype Info

Category:

GP30

Year/Era:

1961

Manufacturer:

Electro-Motive Division (EMD)

Dimensions:

56'2"

Ext. Reference:

Ext. Reference:

Model Info

Gauge:

S

Introduced:

1997

Product Type:

Brass

Finish:

unpainted

Power:

DC

Wheels:

scale

Online Article:

Online Article:

Online Article:

Supplemental Part:

Supplemental Part:

Supplemental Part:

Notes:

Phase I. Low hood, non-dynamic brake, as used by the L&N and NYC.


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Bill Lane decorated his model for the B&O.

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This shows the model as it arrived from the factory.

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(image copyright © Bill Lane; used by permission)

(image copyright © Bill Lane; used by permission)

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(image copyright © Bill Lane; used by permission)

Bill Lane's Collection

Model Manufacturer Info

Manufacturer:

Greenbrier Railroad Models

Factory:

OCS Precision Engineering Company, Korea

Prototype Info

Category:

GP30

Year/Era:

1961

Manufacturer:

Electro-Motive Division (EMD)

Dimensions:

56'2"

Ext. Reference:

Ext. Reference:

Model Info

Gauge:

S

Introduced:

1997

Product Type:

Brass

Finish:

unpainted

Power:

DC

Wheels:

scale

Supplemental Part:

Supplemental Part:

Supplemental Part:

Notes:

Phase I. Low hood, as used by the ATSF, B&O, C&O, CB&Q,D&RGW, Phelps Dodge, Reading, SAL, and UP.


(image copyright © Greenbrier Railroad Models)

Bill Lane's Collection

Model Manufacturer Info

Manufacturer:

Greenbrier Railroad Models

Manufacturer ID:

1003

Factory:

OCS Precision Engineering Company, Korea

Prototype Info

Category:

GP30

Year/Era:

1961

Manufacturer:

Electro-Motive Division (EMD)

Dimensions:

56'2"

Ext. Reference:

Ext. Reference:

Model Info

Gauge:

S

Introduced:

1997

Product Type:

Brass

Finish:

unpainted

Power:

DC

Wheels:

scale

Online Article:

Supplemental Part:

Supplemental Part:

Supplemental Part:

Notes:

Phase II. Low hood, as used by the Alaska, ATSF, C&O, CB&Q, CP, C&EI, CGW, D&RGW, GN, KCS, SSW, SAL, SP, and UP.


 (image copyright © Greenbrier Railroad Models)
GP30 on the right, GP30B on the left.

(image copyright © Bill Lane; used by permission)

 (image copyright © Bill Lane; used by permission)
The original drive system. The rubber tubing will eventually dry up and crack.

 (image copyright © Bill Lane; used by permission)
Bill Lane's recommended upgrade to the chassis, which includes plugs for wiring for DCC.

Bill Lane's Collection

Model Manufacturer Info

Manufacturer:

Greenbrier Railroad Models

Manufacturer ID:

1004

Factory:

OCS Precision Engineering Company, Korea

Prototype Info

Category:

GP30

Year/Era:

1961

Manufacturer:

Electro-Motive Division (EMD)

Dimensions:

56'2"

Ext. Reference:

Ext. Reference:

Model Info

Gauge:

S

Introduced:

1997

Product Type:

Brass

Finish:

unpainted

Power:

DC

Wheels:

scale

Supplemental Part:

Supplemental Part:

Supplemental Part:

Notes:

Phase II. Low hood, non-dynamic brake, as used by the ACL, CNW, TP&W, L&N, and NKP.

Bill Lane's Collection

Model Manufacturer Info

Manufacturer:

Greenbrier Railroad Models

Manufacturer ID:

1005

Factory:

OCS Precision Engineering Company, Korea

Prototype Info

Category:

GP30

Year/Era:

1961

Manufacturer:

Electro-Motive Division (EMD)

Dimensions:

56'2"

Ext. Reference:

Ext. Reference:

Model Info

Gauge:

S

Introduced:

1997

Product Type:

Brass

Finish:

unpainted

Power:

DC

Wheels:

scale

Supplemental Part:

Supplemental Part:

Supplemental Part:

Notes:

Phase II. Low hood, Alco trucks, as used by the GM&O and MILW.

Bill Lane's Collection

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