© trainspo.comGE P40DC
Built by GE
Overview of the GE P40DC
Explore the GE P40DC, a powerful diesel locomotive built between 1992 and 2001.
This impressive machine boasts a 3171 kW power output and a top speed of 166 km/h, operating on a standard 1435 mm gauge.
Part of the renowned Genesis family, the P40DC is celebrated for its modern design and dependable performance, playing a vital role in passenger rail services across the United States.
Serving prominent operators like Amtrak, Connecticut Department of Transportation, and New Jersey Transit, this locomotive embodies efficiency and resilience in its operations.
With its substantial 21.34-meter length and 122-tonne weight, the P40DC stands as a testament to exceptional railway engineering.
GE P40DC technical specifications
| Value | Imperial / US | |
|---|---|---|
| Series | Genesis | |
| Family | Genesis | |
| Built by | GE · 1992–2001 | |
| Top speed | 166 km/h103 mph | |
| Power output | 3,171 kW4,252 hp | |
| Prime mover | GE 7FDL-16 | |
| Track gauge | 1,435 mmStandard gauge4 ft 8½ in | |
| UIC axle arrangement | Bo'Bo' | |
| Length | 21.34 m70 ft 0 in | |
| Height | 4.47 m14 ft 8 in | |
| Weight | 122 t268,964 lb |
Operators of the GE P40DC
Railway companies that have operated the P40DC, with the class designation used by each of them.
| Operator | Class | Country |
|---|---|---|
| Amtrak National Railroad Passenger Corporation | AMTK P40DC | United States |
| Connecticut Department of Transportation | CNDX P40DC | United States |
| New Jersey Transit | NJT P40DC | United States |
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