built: 1966
HP: 2,000
Max Speed: 65 mph
Tractive Effort: 50,000 lbs
Fuel Capacity: 2,600 gals
Weight: 261,000 lbs

The GP38-2 is the prevalent locomotive on the Grand Trunk Western roster, with 86 units in service. There are five distinct groups; the first, 4900-4934, was acquired from the Missouri Pacific originally as 5700-5727. The second, 5812-5836, was purchased from EMD during 1977. The third, 5844-5849, was acquired from the Pittsburg & Lake Erie. The fourth, 5850-5861, was acquired from the Rock Island railroad. The fifth, 6221-6228, was acquired in 1984, when the Detroit, Toledo & Ironton railroad was purchased by Canadian National and integrated into the Grand Trunk Western railroad. These locomotives are standard GP38-2's, without dynamic-brakes, developing 2,000 h.p. from their 16 cylinder diesel engines.