General Electric C40-8W |
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| Data Sheet Information Compiled by: JEAN-DENIS BACHAND |
| New: 15 January 2006 |
Drawing by: Jean-Denis Bachand |
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| Engine Builder: General Electric |
Engine: 4-cycle Model 16FDL |
| Bore & Stroke |
9" X 10.5" |
| RPM (Maximum / Minimum) |
1050 / 450 |
| Main Generator: GE - GMG187 |
Horsepower: 4000 |
| Gear Ratio: 83:20 |
Speed: 70 mph |
| Trucks: 6-Wheel |
Configuration: Hi-Adhesion C-C |
| Traction Motor Blowers: Mechanical Driven (1) |
Model: ? |
| Weight: 391,600 lbs |
Traction Motors: GE 752 (Six) |
| Tractive Effort (starting) 106,790 lbs @ 10.9 mph |
Tractive Effort (continuous): 92,750 lbs @ 25% adhesion |
| Multiple Unit Capability: Yes |
Dynamic Braking: Yes |
| Auxilary Generator: GY 27 |
Alternator: GY27 |
| Air Brake: Westinghouse |
Model: 26L |
| Air Compressor: Westinghouse |
Model: 3CDC |
| Quantity Built: 1337 (including safety cab)
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Dates: 12/1987 to 12/1994 |
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| Exterior Dimensions
| C40-8 |
| Total Length |
70'-08" |
| Wheel Diameter |
40" |
| Truck Wheel Base |
13'-07" |
| Height to Top Engine Hood |
15'-02.5" |
| Height to Top Cab Hood |
15'-04.5" |
| Cab Width |
10'-03.5" |
| Hood Width |
8'-10" |
| Top of Walkway |
9'-01.5" |
| Width of Walkway |
5'-00" |
| Center Bolster |
43'-04" |
| Leading Edge Front Truck to Front Pilot |
1'-07.5" |
| Trailing Edge Rear Truck to Rear Pilot |
1'-07.5" |
| Center of Lead Truck to Center of Trailing Truck |
56'-09" |
| Minimum Turning Radious |
21 degrees |
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| Fuel Oil: 4600 gallons
| Lubricating Oil: 410 gallons |
| Engine Cooling Water: 400 gallons
| Sand Capacity: 40 cu. ft. |
| Options: |
Reference Sources:
- GE Advanced Generation, 1989, by James W. Kerr
- GE Locomotives, volumes 1 & 2, 1981, by James W. Kerr
- Car & Locomotive Cyclopedia, 1984, by Simmons & Boardman
- The Modern Locomotive Handbook, 1979, Railway Fuel & Operating Officers Assn.
- Diesel & Electric Locomotive Specifications, 1981, by F. K. Hudson.
- GE Advanced Generation, 1989, by James W. Kerr
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