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Electro-Motive Division GP38-2, GP39-2 and GP40-2
EMD offered revised variants of the GP38, GP39 and GP40 in the “Dash-2” series of road switchers from 1972 onwards. Basically nothing changed in the power train, so that the GP38-2 had a V16 without turbocharger with ...
General
| Property | Electro-Motive Division GP38-2, GP39-2 and GP40-2 Remove |
|---|---|
| Built | 1972-1986 |
| Manufacturers | Electro-Motive Division, General Motors Diesel |
| Wheel arrangement | B-B |
| Gauge | 1,435 mm (Standard gauge) |
Dimensions and weights
| Property | Electro-Motive Division GP38-2, GP39-2 and GP40-2 Remove |
|---|---|
| Length | 18.03 m |
| Wheelbase | 13.11 m |
| Rigid wheelbase | 2.74 m |
| Service weight | 113.4 t |
| Adhesive weight | 113.4 t |
| Axle load | 28.4 t |
| Fuel capacity | 12,113 l (Diesel) |
Power plant
| Property | Electro-Motive Division GP38-2, GP39-2 and GP40-2 Remove |
|---|---|
| Engine | EMD 16-645E3C |
| Engine type | V16 diesel |
Power
| Property | Electro-Motive Division GP38-2, GP39-2 and GP40-2 Remove |
|---|---|
| Power source | diesel-electric |
| Indicated power | 2,237 kW (3,041 PS) |
| Top speed | 105 km/h |
| Starting effort | 270.9 kN |
Calculated values
| Property | Electro-Motive Division GP38-2, GP39-2 and GP40-2 Remove |
|---|---|
| Factor of adhesion | 1 : 4.11 |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 19.7 kW/t |
| Adhesive weight/Total | 1 : 1.00 |
