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General Electric P40DC and P42DC “Genesis”

Amtrak P42DC No. 68 in front of the "Wolverine" followed by #59 on December 30, 2019 near Ann Arbor, Michigan

The “Genesis” is a passenger locomotive that was developed for Amtrak. In contrast to the usual road switchers, they have a self-supporting and streamlined locomotive body. The P40DC initially built produces 4,000 hp ...

General Electric P40DC and P42DC “Genesis”Remove
Variant
P40DC
Built 1993-1995
Manufacturers General Electric
Wheel arrangement BoBo
Gauge 1435 mm
Length 21031 mm
Service mass 121672 kg
Top speed 166 km/h
Power
Engine GE 7FDL16

General

Property General Electric P40DC and P42DC “Genesis”
P40DC
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Built 1993-1995
Manufacturers General Electric
Wheel arrangement B-B
Gauge 1,435 mm

Dimensions and weights

Property General Electric P40DC and P42DC “Genesis”
P40DC
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Length 21.03 m
Service mass 121.7 t
Adhesion mass 121.7 t
Axle load 30.4 t

Power plant

Property General Electric P40DC and P42DC “Genesis”
P40DC
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Engine GE 7FDL16
Engine type V16 diesel

Power

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P40DC
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Power source diesel-electric
Indicated power 2,983 kW (4,056 PS)
Top speed 166 km/h
Starting effort 280.2 kN

Calculated values

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P40DC
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Factor of adhesion 1 : 4.26
Power-to-weight ratio 24.5 kW/t
Adhesive weight/Total 1 : 1.00
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