Starting a Locomotive, (Full Sequence), EMD GP10 at the Florida Railroad Museum in Parrish, FL

Here is the complete startup sequence of this GP10. It was originally a "B" unit for Union Pacific, then was rebuilt with a cab later on. The only step I didn't show was me opening and closing the test cocks on the engine, which are valves that allow moisture to be purged out of the cylinders prior to starting. That's why it appears I've tried to start the engine twice.

[awfullyawful]

Thanks! I've been trying to figure out how to start my new train all morning!

[drwheycooler]

At one time...everything in there was brand new....

[gittyupalice]

the only thing these videos cant give us is the smell...

[balakrishnanprakash]

Most important part : unfold the chair.

[MaLiku_Kujjeh]

Being an Engineer, this Engine Beat always gives

[jamesshanks]

Just a matter of info when starting a locomotive do not let go until the engine reaches idle speed. By waiting until its idling when you let go of the start switch there is very little load on the starting contactors . If you let go before idle has been achieved one of the contactors could stick due to high amperage still flowing through the contactors . Happened to me the fourth time I started a locomotive and had to use a flagstick to get the stuck contactor to release. Until both starter contacts are released the engine will not power up the traction circuits.

Retired locomotive engineer

[e_trex]

how would you shut it down though, cause now I have a locomotive that I don't know how to shut down...

[JohnSmith-rbtm]

So here i am killing time by learning about starting a diesel electric locomotive during corona virus lockdown/quarantine. Hope I'm not the only one

[askthebuilder]

Great video and TNX for making it. I was a conductor on a scenic line in NH for a couple of years and had to start up the locomotive many days. I thought the only thing you should have shown was opening/closing the cocks in the cylinders to blow out any condensation. As we all know, failure to do that can cause engine failure from the steam explosion in a cylinder. I miss starting up those giant engines. TNX again for making the video.

[ignatiusdemonseed]

Oh, the sound of an EMD starting, and coming to idle. The only sound better was hearing one ramp up to synchronous speed.
I used to care for a set of stationary EMDs at a power plant. This vid brought back massive memories. Woodward governor!
Those EMDs get into your blood... they are machines of greatness.

[davidpierson]

Damn, that is a nice sound. So satisfying when it starts. I wonder if many, or any, women appreciate it.

[DrFruikenstein]

I remember the 7s, 9s, and 10s running on the CC&P back in the 80's and 90's. People didn't understand my excitement about what they called "Just a locomotive". To me, the fact that so many were still in active service on one road, 20 years after most first generation diesels were scrapped, meant that I had a front row seat in a working museum.

[Osamailyas]

I am newly recruited driver in Pakistan Railways. This video helped a lot. We have many EMD Class locomotives. Thanks for the video

[KThach.]

I originally read the Warning 600volts as Warning "GOD"volts lol. Had to rewind and look again.

[briandemas]

Notice that this model, Electro-Motive Diesel GP10 is equipped with the Extra-Comfortable Engineers Captain's chair, For those extra-long days & night

[elliotcapson]

It’s rather unsettling that they’re dead quiet while cranking. In a split second you get this monstrous roar. Good video!

[CyberOrion]

I've seen a GE U15C start up! It was at a shed covered in diesel oil, and it was one of the BEST things I've seen!

[tjmusa]

thanks for showing, the fun part is when you push the red handled "lay" shaft, and rev-up the engine. its used on cold engine, its a throdle handle.. keep up the good work.

[gabrielphilp]

These are the coolest sounding engines!

[mihalykocsis]

Nagyon jól szól a V12.
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