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Diesel locomotive

EMD BB40T-2

Built by EMD

Top speed
105 km/h
65 mph
Power output
2,240 kW
3,004 hp
Weight
170 t
374,785 lb
Length
20.98 m
68 ft 10 in
Track gauge
1,000 mm
Metre gauge

Overview of the EMD BB40T-2

Discover the robust BB40T-2 diesel locomotive, a powerful workhorse designed for efficient rail operations.

This locomotive boasts a substantial weight of 170 tons and an impressive power output of 2240 kW, making it ideal for demanding railway services.

Operating on a 1000 mm gauge, the BB40T-2 has a distinguished history, serving with Ferrovia Centro-Atlântica (FCA) in Brazil.

Its durable EMD build and a top speed of 105 km/h ensure reliable performance across various track conditions.

Explore the specifications and visual appeal of this significant diesel locomotive.

EMD BB40T-2 technical specifications

Value
SeriesSD40-2
Built byEMD
Top speed105 km/h65 mph
Power output2,240 kW3,004 hp
Track gauge1,000 mmMetre gauge3 ft 3⅜ in
Length20.98 m68 ft 10 in
Width3.13 m10 ft 3 in
Height4.75 m15 ft 7 in
Weight170 t374,785 lb
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Operators of the EMD BB40T-2

Railway companies that have operated the BB40T-2, with the class designation used by each of them.

OperatorClassCountry
Ferrovia Centro-AtlânticaFCA BB40T-2Brazil

EMD BB40T-2 photos

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