Skip to content
Locomotive-Specs
GE Dash 9-40CW – photo 1© trainspo.com
Diesel locomotive

GE Dash 9-40CW

Built by GE

Track gauge
1,435 mm
Standard gauge
Years built
1996–2004
1,090 units
Axle arrangement
Co'Co'

Overview of the GE Dash 9-40CW

Discover the powerful GE Dash 9-40CW, a cornerstone of modern North American railroading.

This versatile diesel locomotive is a workhorse for major railways like CSX Transportation and Norfolk Southern Railway, known for its robust design and reliable performance.

With a 1435 mm gauge and Co'Co' wheel arrangement, the Dash 9-40CW is engineered for efficiency and strength in freight operations across the United States.

Built by GE between 1996 and 2004, this locomotive family represents a significant era in locomotive development, offering impressive hauling capabilities for diverse cargo needs.

Explore the legacy and capabilities of the Dash 9-40CW, a true symbol of rail power and operational excellence.

GE Dash 9-40CW technical specifications

Value
FamilyDash 9
Built byGE · 1996–20041,090 units
Track gauge1,435 mmStandard gauge4 ft 8½ in
UIC axle arrangementCo'Co'
Source of the data: en.wikipedia.orgView this model on trainspo.com Spotted an error? Let us know

Operators of the GE Dash 9-40CW

Railway companies that have operated the Dash 9-40CW, with the class designation used by each of them.

OperatorClassCountry
CSX TransportationCSXT C40-9WUnited States
Norfolk Southern RailwayNS C40-9WUnited States

GE Dash 9-40CW photos

Photos © their respective authors, shared on trainspo.com. They may show liveries or variants that differ from the specifications above.

More diesel locomotives from GE

All GE models

Similar diesel locomotives from other manufacturers

All diesel locomotives
All GE models All diesel locomotives