© trainspo.comGE AC4400CW
Built by GE
Overview of the GE AC4400CW
Experience the robust AC4400CW diesel locomotive, a powerhouse built for North American railways.
This impressive model is a cornerstone of modern rail transport, celebrated for its reliability and versatility.
Manufactured by GE between 1993 and 2004, it is now operated by many leading railway companies across the United States, Canada, and Mexico, including BNSF Railway, Canadian Pacific, and Union Pacific.
With an output of 3280 kW and a length of 22.3 meters, the AC4400CW is perfectly suited for heavy-duty freight and long-haul operations.
GE AC4400CW technical specifications
| Value | Imperial / US | |
|---|---|---|
| Series | 9-44CW | |
| Built by | GE · 1993–20042,598 units | |
| Power output | 3,280 kW4,399 hp | |
| Prime mover | GE 7FDL-16 | |
| Track gauge | 1,435 mmStandard gauge4 ft 8½ in | |
| UIC axle arrangement | Co'Co' | |
| Length | 22.3 m73 ft 2 in | |
| Height | 4.72 m15 ft 6 in |
Operators of the GE AC4400CW
Railway companies that have operated the AC4400CW, with the class designation used by each of them.
| Operator | Class | Country |
|---|---|---|
| Canadian Pacific Railway | CP AC4400CW | Canada |
| Ferromex | FXE AC4400CW | Mexico |
| Kansas City Southern de México | KCSM AC4400CW | Mexico |
| BNSF Railway | BNSF AC4400CW | United States |
| Chicago and North Western Transportation Company | CNW AC4400CW | United States |
| Chicago, Fort Wayne and Eastern Railroad | CFE AC4400CW | United States |
| CIT Equipment Finance Corporation | CEFX AC4400CW | United States |
| CSX Transportation | CSXT AC4400CW | United States |
| CSX Transportation | CSXT CM44AH | United States |
| CSX Transportation | CSXT CW44AH | United States |
| Kansas City Southern Railway | KCS AC4400CW | United States |
| Southern Pacific Transportation Company | SP AC4400CW | United States |
| Union Pacific Railroad | UP AC4400CW | United States |
| Union Pacific Railroad | UP C44AC/CTE | United States |
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