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EMD Fuel Consumption at Idle
| Locomotive | Gallons/Hr |
|---|---|
| GP/SD7 | 3.5 |
| GP/SD9 | 3.5 |
| GP/SD18 | 3.5 |
| GP20 | 3.5 |
| GP30 | 3.5 |
| GP/DD/SD35 | 5.0 |
| SD/GP38 SD/GP38-2 |
5.0 |
| SD/GP39 GP39-2 |
4.0 |
| SD/GP40 SD/GP40-2 |
5.5 |
| SD/GP40-2* | 5.2** |
| SD45 SD45-2 |
6.0 |
| GP50 SD50 |
3.0 |
| SD60 | 3.0 |
| GP15T MP15T |
2.0 |
| SD70 SD70MAC |
3.0 |
Throttle setting - Idle. For extreme cold, throttle setting may be higher when idling (notch 3) resulting in higher fuel consumption
* Units built after 6/79 have Model 645E3B fuel economy diesel engine.
** Low idle 4.1
Fuel Specific Gravity - .845
Barometric Pressure – 29.92” Hg
Air Intake Temperature – 60°F.
Data source: International Association of Railway Operating Officers
