The GE Dash 8-32BWH, also known as the P32-8BWH, B32-8WH or P32-8, is a diesel-electric locomotive used by Amtrak in passenger service and based on the GE Dash 8 Series of freight locomotives. Twenty were delivered to Amtrak in 1991, numbered 500 to 519, as the first locomotives bought to replace the EMD F40PH, and two were funded by the California Department of Transportation. GE built them as a modification of the Dash 8-32B with head-end power, a comfort cab and changes to meet Amtrak weight and performance needs. A 7FDL V12 diesel engine produces 3,200 horsepower, and the maximum speed in passenger service is 103 miles per hour. As of 2023, 16 of the original 20 remained in service.
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Lead, year first built
Built in 1991, they were the first locomotives purchased to replace the EMD F40PH.
Lead, diesel fuel
diesel-electric locomotive used by Amtrak in passenger train service
Engine description
the 7FDL-V12 diesel engine produces 3,200 hp (2,400 kW) at 1047 rpm
Production total
Twenty GE Dash 8-32BWH locomotives were delivered to Amtrak in 1991
Power rating
the 7FDL-V12 diesel engine produces 3,200 hp (2,400 kW) at 1047 rpm
Design, top speed
resulting in a maximum operating speed of 103 mph (166 km/h) in passenger operation
Production or service status
As of 2023, 16 of the original 20 remain in service with Amtrak
Lead, builder
The GE Dash 8-32BWH, also known as the P32-8BWH, B32-8WH, or P32-8, is a diesel-electric locomotive used by Amtrak in passenger train service, based on the GE Dash 8 Series of freight train locomotives.
Exemplifies: Rail Transport, Lead, locomotive
The GE Dash 8-32BWH, also known as the P32-8BWH, B32-8WH, or P32-8, is a diesel-electric locomotive used by Amtrak in passenger train service, based on the GE Dash 8 Series of freight train locomotives.
In Group: American Passenger Diesel Locomotives, Service and customers
diesel-electric locomotive used by Amtrak in passenger train service
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