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Diesel locomotive

EMD F40FH

Built by EMD

Top speed
177 km/h
110 mph
Length
17.2 m
56 ft 5 in
Track gauge
1,435 mm
Standard gauge
Axle arrangement
Bo'Bo'

Overview of the EMD F40FH

Explore the iconic F40FH diesel locomotive, a testament to American railway engineering. Built by EMD, this powerful machine boasts a top speed of 177 km/h and runs on standard 1435 mm gauge track.

With its distinctive Bo'Bo' axle configuration, the F40FH offers excellent traction and performance, making it a reliable workhorse for heavy hauling. Its substantial dimensions of 17.2 meters in length, 3.23 meters in width, and 4.76 meters in height give it a commanding presence.

Powered by an EMD 16-645E3 prime mover, this locomotive served with distinction on the Grand Canyon Railway in the United States, identified as GCRX F40FH. The F40FH remains a symbol of the enduring strength and dependability of diesel-electric locomotives.

EMD F40FH technical specifications

Value
Built byEMD
Top speed177 km/h110 mph
Prime moverEMD 16-645E3
Track gauge1,435 mmStandard gauge4 ft 8½ in
UIC axle arrangementBo'Bo'
Length17.2 m56 ft 5 in
Width3.23 m10 ft 7 in
Height4.76 m15 ft 7 in

Operators of the EMD F40FH

Railway companies that have operated the F40FH, with the class designation used by each of them.

OperatorClassCountry
Grand Canyon RailwayGCRX F40FHUnited States

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