© trainspo.comMorrison-Knudsen GP40FH-2M
Built by EMD
Overview of the Morrison-Knudsen GP40FH-2M
Explore the powerful GP40FH-2M diesel locomotive, an iconic model in railway history.
Built by EMD between 1987 and 1990, and refurbished by Morrison-Knudsen and MPI in 2007, this impressive machine delivers 2200 kW of power.
With its Bo'Bo' UIC axle arrangement and a 1435 mm track gauge, the GP40FH-2M has served with distinction, notably for the MTA Metro-North Railroad in the United States as the MNCW GP40FH-2M.
Originating from the GP40 series, the GP40FH-2M represents robustness and reliability on the rails.
Morrison-Knudsen GP40FH-2M technical specifications
| Value | Imperial / US | |
|---|---|---|
| Series | GP40 | |
| Built by | EMD · 1987–199021 units | |
| Refurbished | Morrison-Knudsen, MPI 2007 (6) | |
| Power output | 2,200 kW2,950 hp | |
| Track gauge | 1,435 mmStandard gauge4 ft 8½ in | |
| UIC axle arrangement | Bo'Bo' |
Operators of the Morrison-Knudsen GP40FH-2M
Railway companies that have operated the GP40FH-2M, with the class designation used by each of them.
| Operator | Class | Country |
|---|---|---|
| MTA Metro-North Railroad | MNCW GP40FH-2M | United States |
Morrison-Knudsen GP40FH-2M 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 Morrison-Knudsen

Morrison-Knudsen
GP40FH-2
Diesel locomotive
1987–1990

Morrison-Knudsen
GP39H-2
Diesel locomotive
140 km/h · 1,700 kW

Morrison-Knudsen
GP25X
Diesel locomotive
1978

Morrison-Knudsen
TE70-4S
Diesel locomotive
1978

Morrison-Knudsen
MK5000C
Diesel locomotive
3,700 kW

Morrison-Knudsen
MKA (1300 Class)
Diesel locomotive
1967 · 80 km/h
Morrison-Knudsen
GP38M-3
Diesel locomotive
1971

Morrison-Knudsen
C30-S7
Diesel locomotive
Similar diesel locomotives from other manufacturers

EMD
Class 66/4
Diesel locomotive
120 km/h · 2,200 kW

EMD
GP40PH-2
Diesel locomotive
2,200 kW

EMD
GP40PH-2B
Diesel locomotive
2,200 kW

EMD
MP20GP
Diesel locomotive
1987–1990 · 2,200 kW

KMZ
TU8
Diesel locomotive
1987 · 50 km/h

MaK
DE 1003
Diesel locomotive
1987–1988 · 40 km/h

EMD
SD40E
Diesel locomotive
2,238 kW

EMD
SD40M-2
Diesel locomotive
110 km/h · 2,240 kW