© trainspo.comGE GT26CU-2
Built by GE
Overview of the GE GT26CU-2
Discover the robust GT26CU-2 diesel locomotive, a powerful traction unit engineered for exceptional performance.
Part of the renowned Dash 9 family and the GT26 series, this locomotive boasts a formidable 2980 kW power output, ensuring reliability across diverse rail operations.
Built by GE between 1997 and 2006, the GT26CU-2 features a 1000 mm gauge and a B'B'B'B' axle configuration, making it suitable for specific railway infrastructures.
Its operational history highlights significant service in Brazil with the Estrada de Ferro Vitoria a Minas, classified as EFVM BB40-9W, underscoring its adaptability and operational prowess on an international stage.
GE GT26CU-2 technical specifications
| Value | Imperial / US | |
|---|---|---|
| Series | GT26 | |
| Family | Dash 9 | |
| Built by | GE · 1997–2006141 units | |
| Top speed | 80 km/h50 mph | |
| Power output | 2,980 kW3,996 hp | |
| Track gauge | 1,000 mmMetre gauge3 ft 3⅜ in | |
| UIC axle arrangement | B'B'B'B' |
Operators of the GE GT26CU-2
Railway companies that have operated the GT26CU-2, with the class designation used by each of them.
| Operator | Class | Country |
|---|---|---|
| Estrada de Ferro Vitoria a Minas | EFVM BB40-9W | Brazil |
GE GT26CU-2 photos
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