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Diesel locomotive

GE B39-8E

Built by GE

Track gauge
1,435 mm
Standard gauge
Years built
1984–1987
103 units
Axle arrangement
Bo'Bo'

Overview of the GE B39-8E

Explore the powerful GE B39-8E, a robust diesel locomotive renowned for its reliability and versatility.

Built by GE between 1984 and 1987, these impressive machines feature a distinctive Bo'Bo' axle configuration and a 1435 mm gauge, making them well-suited for demanding freight operations.

The B39-8E served with distinction, including with the Providence and Worcester Railroad in the United States, showcasing its operational prowess.

Discover the enduring legacy and solid engineering of the GE B39-8E Dash 8 series, a true workhorse of the railways.

GE B39-8E technical specifications

Value
SeriesDash 8
Built byGE · 1984–1987103 units
Track gauge1,435 mmStandard gauge4 ft 8½ in
UIC axle arrangementBo'Bo'
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Operators of the GE B39-8E

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

OperatorClassCountry
Providence and Worcester RailroadPW B39-8EUnited States

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