© trainspo.comOverview of the EMD GP40-3
Discover the powerful GP40-3 diesel locomotive, a versatile workhorse known for its reliability and performance on the rails.
This EMD/GMD built locomotive, with its 1435 mm standard gauge and Bo'Bo' wheel arrangement, has served various operators including CSX Transportation, Kansas City Southern Railway, and Wheeling and Lake Erie Railway.
The GP40-3 represents a robust evolution of its predecessor, the GP40, offering continued utility in freight and passenger service across the United States and beyond.
EMD GP40-3 technical specifications
| Value | Imperial / US | |
|---|---|---|
| Series | GP40 | |
| Built by | EMD, GMD | |
| Track gauge | 1,435 mmStandard gauge4 ft 8½ in | |
| UIC axle arrangement | Bo'Bo' |
Operators of the EMD GP40-3
Railway companies that have operated the GP40-3, with the class designation used by each of them.
| Operator | Class | Country |
|---|---|---|
| CSX Transportation | CSXT GP40-3 | United States |
| Federal Railroad Administration | DOTX GP40-3 | United States |
| Kansas City Southern Railway | KCS GP40-3 | United States |
| Southern Peru Copper Corp | SPCC GP40-3 | United States |
| Wheeling and Lake Erie Railway | WE GP40-3 | United States |
EMD GP40-3 photos
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