GE 8-40B

Built by GE

Power output

3,000 kW

4,023 hp

Track gauge

1,435 mm

Standard gauge

Years built

1988–1989

150 units

Axle arrangement

Bo'Bo'

Overview of the GE 8-40B

Explore the powerful GE 8-40B diesel locomotive, a robust workhorse manufactured by General Electric between 1988 and 1989.

Featuring a versatile Bo'Bo' axle arrangement and delivering an impressive 3000 kW of power, this locomotive has served numerous prominent American railway companies including BNSF Railway and Union Pacific Railroad.

Renowned for their reliability and efficiency, the 8-40B models are an iconic part of the Dash 8 series and hold a significant place in railway history.

With a standard gauge of 1435 mm, these durable machines are perfectly integrated into the vast American railway network, making them a key element in freight transportation.

GE 8-40B technical specifications

	Value	Imperial / US
Series	Dash 8-40B
Family	Dash 8
Built by	GE · 1988–1989150 units
Power output	3,000 kW4,023 hp	4,023 hp
Track gauge	1,435 mmStandard gauge4 ft 8½ in	4 ft 8½ in
UIC axle arrangement	Bo'Bo'

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Operators of the GE 8-40B

Railway companies that have operated the 8-40B, with the class designation used by each of them.

Operator	Class	Country
Albany and Eastern Railroad	AERC B40-8	United States
Arizona Eastern Railway	AZER B40-8	United States
Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe Railway	ATSF B40-8	United States
BNSF Railway	BNSF B40-8	United States
CSX Transportation	CSXT B40-8	United States
New York, Susquehanna and Western Railway	NYSW B40-8	United States
Pan Am Railways	PAR B40-8	United States
Union Pacific Railroad	UP B40-8	United States