© trainspo.comEMD GP40PH-2B
Built by EMD, GMD
Overview of the EMD GP40PH-2B
Discover the GP40PH-2B diesel locomotive, a powerful and reliable engine from EMD and GMD.
This iconic locomotive, classified as Bo'Bo', boasts a 2200 kW power output and operates on standard 1435 mm gauge tracks.
The GP40PH-2B has served with distinction, notably for New Jersey Transit as the NJT GP40PH-2B.
Inheriting the robust legacy of the GP40 series, this model is a testament to excellent engineering, ideal for various rail transport needs.
EMD GP40PH-2B technical specifications
| Value | Imperial / US | |
|---|---|---|
| Series | GP40 | |
| Built by | EMD, GMD | |
| Power output | 2,200 kW2,950 hp | |
| Track gauge | 1,435 mmStandard gauge4 ft 8½ in | |
| UIC axle arrangement | Bo'Bo' |
Operators of the EMD GP40PH-2B
Railway companies that have operated the GP40PH-2B, with the class designation used by each of them.
| Operator | Class | Country |
|---|---|---|
| New Jersey Transit | NJT GP40PH-2B | United States |
EMD GP40PH-2B photos
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