PREORDERS ARE DUE BY DECEMBER 1, 2026!
by Rudy Garbely
Publisher: The Garbely Publishing Company
Released: to be released March 2027
ISBN: TBA
Pages: ~200
Format: 8.5"x11" limited edition hardcover
When Conrail began operations in 1976, it inherited a patchwork fleet of weary first-generation EMD Geeps — locomotives like the GP7, GP9, GP9B, GP18, and GP20 — from its six bankrupt predecessor railroads. First-Generation Conrail Geeps tells the story of these classic locomotives and the roles they played in keeping Conrail’s system running during its earliest and most challenging years. Drawing from extensive rosters, detailed research, and hundreds of rare photographs, this book chronicles how these dependable workhorses served in every corner of the system, from bustling main lines to the most remote branch lines.
The book also covers Conrail’s extensive rebuilding efforts that produced the GP8s and GP10s — programs designed to extend the lives of aging Geeps at a fraction of the cost of new power. With in-depth coverage of both the original and rebuilt locomotives, First-Generation Conrail Geeps offers readers a complete look at how Conrail’s shop forces, contractors, and management transformed a worn-out roster into a reliable backbone of local, yard, and secondary service. This volume is an essential addition for fans of Conrail, EMD locomotives, or American railroad history.
