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Diesel locomotive

EMD GP40-2

Built by EMD

Top speed
105 km/h
65 mph
Power output
2,240 kW
3,004 hp
Length
18.03 m
59 ft 2 in
Track gauge
1,435 mm
Standard gauge
Years built
1972–1986
1,143 units
Axle arrangement
Bo'Bo'

Overview of the EMD GP40-2

Discover the robust EMD GP40-2 locomotive, a versatile diesel workhorse renowned for its reliability and power.

Built by EMD between 1972 and 1986, this iconic locomotive boasts a 16-645E3 prime mover, delivering an impressive 2240 kW of power.

With a top speed of 105 km/h and a standard gauge of 1435 mm, the GP40-2 has served numerous railroads across the United States and Canada, including major operators like Union Pacific, Norfolk Southern, and Canadian National.

Its "Bo'Bo'" axle configuration and substantial length of 18.03 meters make it a capable performer in a wide range of heavy-duty applications.

EMD GP40-2 technical specifications

Value
FamilyDash 2
Built byEMD · 1972–19861,143 units
Top speed105 km/h65 mph
Power output2,240 kW3,004 hp
Prime moverEMD 16-645E3
Track gauge1,435 mmStandard gauge4 ft 8½ in
UIC axle arrangementBo'Bo'
Length18.03 m59 ft 2 in
Width3.15 m10 ft 4 in
Height4.7 m15 ft 5 in
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Operators of the EMD GP40-2

Railway companies that have operated the GP40-2, with the class designation used by each of them.

OperatorClassCountry
Canadian National RailwayCN GP40-2LWCanada
Quebec Gatineau RailwayQGRY GP40-2Canada
Rocky MountaineerRMRX GP40-2LWCanada
Alaska RailroadARR GP40-2HEPUnited States
Baltimore and Ohio RailroadB&O GP40-2United States
BNSF RailwayBNSF GP40-2United States
Burlington NorthernBN GP40-2United States
Central Oregon and Pacific RailroadCORP GP40-2United States
Chesapeake and Ohio RailwayC&O GP40-2United States
Chessie System, Inc.CS GP40-2United States
Colorado Pacific Rio GrandeCXRG GP40-2United States
Conrail: Consolidated Rail CorporationCR GP40-2United States
CSX TransportationCSXT GP38-2SUnited States
CSX TransportationCSXT GP40-2United States
Denver & Rio Grande Western RailroadDRGW GP40-2United States
Detroit Toledo & Ironton RailwayDTI GP40-2United States
Florida East Coast RailwayFEC GP40-2United States
Grand Trunk Western RailroadGTW GP40-2United States
Great Western Railway of ColoradoGWR GP40-2LWUnited States
Huron and Eastern RailwayHESR GP40-2United States
Indiana Harbor Belt RailroadIHB GP40-2United States
Iowa Northern RailwayIANR GP40-2LWUnited States
Iowa, Chicago and Eastern RailroadICE GP40-2United States
Kansas City Southern RailwayKCS GP40-2United States
New Jersey TransitNJT GP40-2United States
Norfolk Southern RailwayNS GP40-2United States
Progress RailPRLX GP40-2United States
Rock & RailRRRR GP40-2United States
San Joaquin Valley RailroadSJVR GP40-2United States
Seaboard Coast Line RailroadSCL GP40-2United States
Soo Line RailroadSOO GP40-2United States
Southern Pacific Transportation CompanySP GP40-2United States
Southern Pacific Transportation CompanySP GP40M-2United States
St. Louis & San Francisco Railway (Frisco)SLSF GP40-2United States
St. Louis Southwestern RailwaySSW GP40-2United States
Trans-Global Solutions, Inc.ECRX GP40-2United States
Union Pacific RailroadUP GP40-2United States
Union Pacific RailroadUP GP40M-2United States
Union Pacific RailroadUP GP40NUnited States
United States Sugar CorporationUSSC GP40-2United States
Vermont RailwayVTR GP40-2United States
Vermont RailwayVTR GP40-2WUnited States
Webb Asset ManagementWAMX GP40-2United States
Western Pacific RailroadWP GP40-2United States

EMD GP40-2 photos

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