About Southern Railway 5044 & 5109
These GP38-2 units, producing 2,000 horsepower each, were built in 1973 & 1974 respectively by General Motors Electro-Motive Division for the Southern Railway. Unlike most other railroads, the Southern Railway purchased all 257 of their GP38-2 locomotives with high short hoods, rather than the factory default low short hoods. These two locomotives were both purchased at auction by TVRM in 2016 and 2017 respectively.
Specifications:
Locomotives: Southern Railway 5044 & 5109
Locomotive Type: Diesel-Electric
Operators: Southern Railway, Norfolk Southern Railway, Tennessee Valley Railroad Museum
Model: GP38-2
Builder: General Motors Electro-Motive Division
Date Built: 1973 & 1974
Locomotive Weight: 250,000 lb
Prime Mover: EMD 16-645E
Fuel: Diesel
Horsepower: 2,000 hp
Status: 5044 – Operational/5109 – Operational