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General Electric Dash 8-40C, 8-40CW and 8-40CM
The Dash 8-40C, or C40-8, was introduced in 1988 after the Dash 8-39C. As its designation suggests, it has an output of 4,000 hp and two three-axle trucks. Together with its four-axle sister, it was the first GE locom...
General
| Property | General Electric Dash 8-40C, 8-40CW and 8-40CM Remove |
|---|---|
| Built | 1987-1994 |
| Manufacturers | General Electric |
| Wheel arrangement | C-C |
| Gauge | 1,435 mm (Standard gauge); 1,600 mm (Irish broad gauge) |
Dimensions and weights
| Property | General Electric Dash 8-40C, 8-40CW and 8-40CM Remove |
|---|---|
| Length | 21.54 m |
| Wheelbase | 17.30 m |
| Rigid wheelbase | 4.14 m |
| Service weight | 177.6 t |
| Adhesive weight | 177.6 t |
| Axle load | 29.6 t |
| Fuel capacity | 18,927 l (Diesel) |
Power plant
| Property | General Electric Dash 8-40C, 8-40CW and 8-40CM Remove |
|---|---|
| Engine | GE 7FDL-16 |
| Engine type | V16 diesel |
Power
| Property | General Electric Dash 8-40C, 8-40CW and 8-40CM Remove |
|---|---|
| Power source | diesel-electric |
| Indicated power | 2,983 kW (4,056 PS) |
| Top speed | 113 km/h |
| Starting effort | 483.1 kN |
Calculated values
| Property | General Electric Dash 8-40C, 8-40CW and 8-40CM Remove |
|---|---|
| Factor of adhesion | 1 : 3.61 |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 16.8 kW/t |
| Adhesive weight/Total | 1 : 1.00 |
