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Electro-Motive Division F40C and F40PH

Dirty Amtrak F40PH in 1989 in Joliet, Illinois

Milwaukee Road ordered 15 six-axle passenger locos in the early 1970's for service on commuter rail routes around Chicago, which were designated F40Cs. EMD used the SDP40F as a base, but replaced the steam boilers wit...

General

Property Electro-Motive Division F40C and F40PH
F40C
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Built 1974
Manufacturers Electro-Motive Division
Wheel arrangement C-C
Gauge 1,435 mm (Standard gauge)

Dimensions and weights

Property Electro-Motive Division F40C and F40PH
F40C
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Length 20.98 m
Wheelbase 17.09 m
Rigid wheelbase 4.14 m
Service weight 165.1 t
Adhesive weight 165.1 t
Axle load 27.8 t
Fuel capacity 12,113 l (Diesel)

Power plant

Property Electro-Motive Division F40C and F40PH
F40C
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Engine EMD 20-645E3
Engine type V16 diesel

Power

Property Electro-Motive Division F40C and F40PH
F40C
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Power source diesel-electric
Indicated power 2,386 kW (3,244 PS)
Top speed 153 km/h
Starting effort 409.2 kN

Calculated values

Property Electro-Motive Division F40C and F40PH
F40C
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Factor of adhesion 1 : 3.96
Power-to-weight ratio 14.5 kW/t
Adhesive weight/Total 1 : 1.00
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