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Diesel locomotive

EMD F40C

Built by EMD

Power output
2,390 kW
3,205 hp
Weight
167 t
368,172 lb
Length
20.98 m
68 ft 10 in
Track gauge
1,435 mm
Standard gauge
Years built
1974
15 units
Axle arrangement
Co'Co'

Overview of the EMD F40C

Discover the powerful EMD F40C diesel locomotive, a robust engine with a rich history in American railroading.

Built by EMD in 1974, this locomotive features a Co'Co' wheel arrangement and a substantial 2390 kW power output from its EMD 16-645E3B prime mover.

With a length of 20.98 meters and a weight of 167 tons, the F40C served notable operators like Metra and the Chicago, Milwaukee, St. Paul and Pacific Railroad, contributing significantly to freight and passenger services.

Its sturdy construction and reliable performance made it a workhorse on 1435 mm gauge tracks across the United States.

EMD F40C technical specifications

Value
Built byEMD · 197415 units
Power output2,390 kW3,205 hp
Prime moverEMD 16-645E3B
Track gauge1,435 mmStandard gauge4 ft 8½ in
UIC axle arrangementCo'Co'
Length20.98 m68 ft 10 in
Width3.15 m10 ft 4 in
Height4.76 m15 ft 7 in
Weight167 t368,172 lb

Operators of the EMD F40C

Railway companies that have operated the F40C, with the class designation used by each of them.

OperatorClassCountry
Chicago, Milwaukee, St. Paul and Pacific RailroadMILW F40CUnited States
MetraMETX F40CUnited States

EMD F40C photos

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