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EMD model designations .  

E units = EMD's Express passenger locomotive models EA, E1, E2, E3, E4, E5, E6, E7, E8, & E9.  These had carbodies with 2 Diesel engines and A1A trucks ( the A axles were powered and the middle 1 axles were non-powerd).

EMD F units = freight locomotives FT, F2, F3, F7 , etc with carbodies, single Diesel engines, and AA trucks (each A axle was powered).  

EMD GP units = General Purpose locomotives with hood switcher bodies, single Diesel engines, and AA trucks.  Models GP7, GP9, GP20, GP30, etc

EMD SD units = Special Duty locomotives with hood switcher bodies, single Diesel engines, & A1A trucks.

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