GE C40-8W (Dash 8-40CW)
Power type Diesel-electric
Builder GE Transportation Systems
Model C40-8W
Build date 1989 – 1994
Specifications
Configuration:
• AAR C-C
Gauge 4 ft 8 1⁄2 in (1,435 mm) standard gauge
Driver dia. 40 in (1,016 mm)
Length 70 ft 8 in (21.54 m)
Width 10 ft 2 in (3.10 m)
Height 15 ft 4 in (4.67 m)
Fuel capacity 5,000 US gal (19,000 l; 4,200 imp gal)
Lubricant cap. 410 US gal (1,600 l; 340 imp gal)
Coolant cap. 380 US gal (1,400 l; 320 imp gal)
Prime mover GE 7FDL16
Engine type V16 diesel
Alternator GE GMG187
Traction motors 6x GE 752AG or 752AH
Cylinders 16
Performance figures
Maximum speed 70 mph (113 km/h)
Power output 4,000 hp (3,000 kW)
some uprated to 4,100 hp (3,100 kW), some uprated to 4,135 HP
Tractive effort 108,600 lbf (483 kN)