GTCO Slug Units

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GTCO Slug Units
Type and origin
BuilderGMD
Total produced25
Specifications
Configuration:
 • AARB-B
Gauge4 ft 8 12 in (1,435 mm) standard gauge
TrucksEMD Blomberg B
Wheel diameter40 in (1.016 m)
Minimum curve21° (273 ft (83.21 m) radius)
Wheelbase40 ft (12.19 m)
Length56 ft 2 in (17.12 m)
Width10 ft 3 12 in (3.14 m)
Traction motors(4) EMD D-37-B
Career
NumbersS-1–S-24
Official nameGTCO RDMATEs
NicknamesGT Slugs
LocaleNorth America
Current ownerGTCO

The GTCO Slug Units (commonly referred to as GTCO RDMATEs or GT Slugs) are a group of 25 GMD GP9 locomotives rebuilt into slugs for use on GTCO owned rail networks. These slugs are the only locomotives currently owned by the Gateway Turtle Company, and are commonly used with other locomotives in long hauls for extra power.