GE Dash 8-40C

Built by GE

Track gauge

1,435 mm

Standard gauge

Axle arrangement

Co'Co'

Overview of the GE Dash 8-40C

Discover the robust Dash 8-40C diesel locomotive, a powerful workhorse recognized for its reliability and performance.

This versatile locomotive, built by GE, has served numerous prominent railways across North America, including Canadian National Railway, CSX Transportation, and Union Pacific Railroad.

Featuring a Co'Co' wheel arrangement and a standard gauge of 1435 mm, the Dash 8-40C is a significant model in modern diesel traction history, known for its imposing presence and operational capabilities on freight lines.

GE Dash 8-40C technical specifications

	Value	Imperial / US
Series	Dash 8-40C
Family	Dash 8
Built by	GE
Track gauge	1,435 mmStandard gauge4 ft 8½ in	4 ft 8½ in
UIC axle arrangement	Co'Co'

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Operators of the GE Dash 8-40C

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

Operator	Class	Country
Canadian National Railway	CN C40-8	Canada
Chicago and North Western Transportation Company	CNW C40-8	United States
CSX Transportation	CSXT C40-8	United States
Norfolk Southern Railway	NS C40-8	United States
Pan Am Railways	PAR 8-40C	United States
Union Pacific Railroad	UP C40-8	United States