GE Dash 8-40CW

Built by GE

Power output

3,000 kW

4,023 hp

Track gauge

1,435 mm

Standard gauge

Years built

1989–1994

Axle arrangement

Co'Co'

Overview of the GE Dash 8-40CW

Discover the powerful GE Dash 8-40CW, a robust diesel locomotive manufactured by GE between 1989 and 1994.

Part of the esteemed Dash 8 family, this locomotive boasts an impressive 3000 kW power output, driven by a reliable GE 7FDL-16 prime mover.

With a standard gauge of 1435 mm and a Co'Co' axle arrangement, the Dash 8-40CW is a versatile workhorse, renowned for its durability and hauling strength.

This locomotive has served with distinction for numerous major railway companies across North America and beyond, including BNSF Railway, CSX Transportation, and Union Pacific Railroad.

The Dash 8-40CW stands as a testament to significant advancements in diesel traction technology, embodying efficiency and formidable performance on the rails.

GE Dash 8-40CW technical specifications

	Value	Imperial / US
Series	Dash 8-40C
Family	Dash 8
Built by	GE · 1989–1994
Power output	3,000 kW4,023 hp	4,023 hp
Prime mover	GE 7FDL-16
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 8-40CW

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

Operator	Class	Country
Canadian National Railway	CN C40-8W	Canada
Ferrocarril Central Andino	FCCA C40-8W	Peru
Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe Railway	ATSF C40-8W	United States
BNSF Railway	BNSF C40-8W	United States
Conrail: Consolidated Rail Corporation	CR C40-8W	United States
CSX Transportation	CSXT C40-8W	United States
Norfolk Southern Railway	NS C40-8W	United States
Union Pacific Railroad	UP C40-8W	United States
Washington Eastern Railroad	WER C40-8W	United States