The GE Dash 8-40CW, often called the C40-8W, is a six-axle diesel-electric freight locomotive that GE Transportation Systems built from 1989 to 1994. It belongs to the Dash 8 Series and differs from the earlier Dash 8-40C by its newer wide or safety cab. The first unit, number 9356, was built for Union Pacific in December 1989, and GE built 756 in all before the Dash 9-44CW succeeded it in 1994. A 4,000 horsepower V16 7FDL diesel engine drives a main alternator that feeds six traction motors, giving a top speed of 70 miles per hour. Later Conrail units gained split cooling and electronic displays. A cowl-bodied Canadian version was the Dash 8-40CM.
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Lead, year first built
The first Dash 8-40CW, 9356, was built for the Union Pacific railroad in December 1989.
Lead, diesel fuel
6-axle diesel-electric locomotive built by GE Transportation Systems
Engine description
The Dash 8-40CW is powered by a 4,000-horsepower (3,000 kW) V16 7FDL diesel engine driving a GE GMG187 main alternator.
Production total
In total, GE would build 756 Dash 8-40CWs.
Power rating
The Dash 8-40CW is powered by a 4,000-horsepower (3,000 kW) V16 7FDL diesel engine driving a GE GMG187 main alternator.
Technical, top speed
allow the Dash 8-40CW a maximum speed of 70 mph (110 km/h)
Production or service status
The Dash 8-40CW was succeeded by the Dash 9-44CW in 1994.
Lead, builder
The GE Dash 8-40CW is a 6-axle diesel-electric locomotive built by GE Transportation Systems from 1989 to 1994.
Exemplifies: Rail Transport, Lead, locomotive
The GE Dash 8-40CW is a 6-axle diesel-electric locomotive built by GE Transportation Systems from 1989 to 1994.
In Group: American Diesel-Electric Road Locomotives, Service and customers
The first Dash 8-40CW, 9356, was built for the Union Pacific railroad in December 1989.
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