The Gulf, Mobile and Ohio diesel roster was a mix of most Alco and EMD products. For a complete/all-time Gulf, Mobile and Ohio diesel roster please click here. This list of surviving GM&O diesel locomotives will be categorized by original numbers the railroad assigned its units and where they are today, whether in operation, cosmetically restored, or in some state of preservation at railroad museums and tourist railroads. Also, just as something to keep in mind if you are not aware, while some locomotives may be painted/preserved in GM&O colors this does not necessarily mean that they are of GM&O heritage (and likewise, some locomotives may be of GM&O heritage that are not in GM&O colors).
Similar to the Chessie System in the east, the Gulf Mobile and Ohio Railroad of the Midwest and South was a short-lived railroad whose legend continues to live on today. The GM&O wasn’t created until the early days of diesel power and it was gone by the early 1970s. However, during its roughly 40 years of operation it was a fierce competitor and although always surrounded by giants it held its own in many of the markets it served, which is not surprising as the railroad is also known as The Rebel Route.
American Locomotive Company (Alco)
· Alco RS1 #1055: Stored at the Catskill Mountain Railroad as #401.
Electro-Motive Division (EMD)
· EMD F3Au (FP10) #800A: Preserved at the Gulf Coast Railroad Museum as SAL #4033.
· EMD F3Au (FP10) #883A: In operation on the Edaville Railroad as #1153.
· EMD GP35 #631: On display in Mobile, Alabama as GM&O #631.
Also, it should be noted that some former GM&O switcher and road units continue to remain in some state of operation and in active revenue service with Class Is, Regionals, shortlines, or leasing companies. To learn more about the disposition of these locomotives please click here to visit The Diesel Shop.
While this list will continually be updated it certainly does not completely cover every surviving unit, which was on the Gulf, Mobile and Ohio diesel roster. So, if you know of any other survivors out there, whether they are parked and gleaming in a museum or sitting out in the weeds along a forgotten siding please let me know so we can keep this list growing, and you will be given full credit for your help. For more information on the all types of classic diesel locomotives consider the book The American Diesel Locomotive from author Brian Solomon. The book studies everything from classic to newer diesel locomotive models. In the entire book is a great resource and you shouldn’t be disappointed with it, not to mention that it is loaded with photos (many in color)! If you're interested in perhaps purchasing this book please visit The Railroad Diamond by clicking the tab in the menu to your left marked "TRD Store".
