GE 8-39B / B39-8

Built by GE

Length

20.22 m

66 ft 4 in

Track gauge

1,435 mm

Standard gauge

Years built

1984–1987

145 units

Axle arrangement

Bo'Bo'

Overview of the GE 8-39B / B39-8

Discover the powerful 8-39B / B39-8 diesel locomotive, a true workhorse of the railway.

Manufactured by GE between 1984 and 1987, this locomotive belongs to the renowned Dash 8 family, featuring a robust Bo'Bo' axle configuration and a length of 20.22 meters.

The 8-39B / B39-8 has served prominent US railway companies, including the Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe Railway, Providence and Worcester Railroad, and Southern Pacific Transportation Company, showcasing its reliability and versatility.

With a 1435 mm gauge, this diesel locomotive is a symbol of efficiency and strength, making it a vital component in modern freight transportation.

GE 8-39B / B39-8 technical specifications

	Value	Imperial / US
Series	Dash 8
Family	Dash 8
Built by	GE · 1984–1987145 units
Track gauge	1,435 mmStandard gauge4 ft 8½ in	4 ft 8½ in
UIC axle arrangement	Bo'Bo'
Length	20.22 m66 ft 4 in	66 ft 4 in

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Operators of the GE 8-39B / B39-8

Railway companies that have operated the 8-39B / B39-8, with the class designation used by each of them.

Operator	Class	Country
Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe Railway	ATSF B39-8	United States
General Electric Leasing	LMX B39-8E	United States
Providence and Worcester Railroad	PW B39-8	United States
San Luis and Rio Grande Railroad	SLRG B39-8E	United States
Seminole Gulf Railway	SGLR B39-8E	United States
Southern Pacific Transportation Company	SP B39-8E	United States