General Motors Electro-Motive Division Vol 1

This Manufacturers' Catalog Archive features the General Motors Electro-Motive Division..

Books in the Manufacturer's Catalog Archive compile promotional materials that were created by manufacturer's of the various locomotives and railroading products.  They have been digitally enhanced and have been reprinted on high quality coated paper.  They do not include any additional text or commentary.

Included in this volume:

• General Motors Diesels in Review: This is a 1944 publication detailing the 10th anniversary of the diesel locomotive in service with US railroads. Includes color paintings of both freight and passenger locomotives in service with a variety of railroads.
• Welcome to Electro-Motive Division of General Motors: This is a brief look at EMD and its facilities.
• New Dimensions in Motive Power from Electro-Motive: This looks at the GM 645 diesel engine and the locomotives that used it (GP-38, GP-40, SD-38, SD-40, SDP-40, SD-45, SW-1000, SW-1500 and DD-40A)
• The Great New Line of General Motors Diesel Locomotives: This is a look at some of the early diesels and switchers, including GP-9, SD-9, SW-1200, SW-900. F9, E9, SW-600, TR-9 and TR-12)
• Now is the Time for a Giant Stride in Motive Power: This is a promotional brochure on the GP-18/SD-18 series locomotives and GP-20/SD-24 series and the 567D series engines that power them.
• GM Diesel Freight Power: This is a promotional brochure from circa 1948 with color paintings show GM diesels in service with a number of American railroads
• Electro-Motive Presents the SD7 Six Motor Road Switcher: This is a promotional brochure on the benefits and capabilities of the SD-7.
• Electro-Motive Presents the F3: This is a promotional brochure on the benefits and capabilities of the F3.
• The New General Motors F7 and E8 Locomotives: This is a promotional brochure on the benefits and capabilities of the F7 and E8.
• GP20 General Motors 2000HP Turbo-Charged General Purpose Locomotive: This is a promotional brochure on the benefits and capabilities of the GP-20.
• The Exciting New Train of Tomorrow Powered by General Motors Diesel: This is a brief look at the Train of Tomorrow and the locomotives that power it.
• Passenger Traffic is Profitable: This looks at the benefits of EMD Diesel locomotives for passenger trains. Includes color paintings of diesels in use by a variety of railroads.
• GM Diesels The Dependable Motive Power: This looks at GM diesel switchers, mainly the 600 HP model. Includes a scale drawing of the engine.