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Diesel locomotive

GMD GP40-3

Built by EMD, GMD

Track gauge
1,435 mm
Standard gauge
Axle arrangement
Bo'Bo'

Overview of the GMD GP40-3

Discover the versatile GP40-3 diesel locomotive, a robust workhorse in North American rail operations.

This model, built by EMD and GMD, features a standard gauge of 1435 mm and a Bo'Bo' axle configuration, making it suitable for a wide range of track conditions.

The GP40-3 has served various prominent railway companies, including CSX Transportation, Kansas City Southern Railway, and Wheeling and Lake Erie Railway, demonstrating its reliability and adaptability.

Explore the powerful performance and enduring legacy of the GP40-3, a key player in freight and passenger services across the United States.

GMD GP40-3 technical specifications

Value
SeriesGP40
Built byEMD, GMD
Track gauge1,435 mmStandard gauge4 ft 8½ in
UIC axle arrangementBo'Bo'
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Operators of the GMD GP40-3

Railway companies that have operated the GP40-3, with the class designation used by each of them.

OperatorClassCountry
CSX TransportationCSXT GP40-3United States
Federal Railroad AdministrationDOTX GP40-3United States
Kansas City Southern RailwayKCS GP40-3United States
Southern Peru Copper CorpSPCC GP40-3United States
Wheeling and Lake Erie RailwayWE GP40-3United States

GMD GP40-3 photos

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