The GE C39-8 is a 6-axle diesel-electric locomotive model built by GE Transportation Systems between 1984 and 1987. It is part of the GE Dash 8 Series of freight locomotives. A total of 161 examples of this locomotive were built for two North American railroads: Conrail and Norfolk Southern Railway .

C39-8型柴油机车是美国 通用电气公司设计生产的一种干线货运柴油机车，C39-8的“C”代表采用Co-Co轴式的六轴机车，“39”代表机车功率为3900马力（2900千瓦），“-8”代表机车属于“Dash 8”产品系列。通用电气公司在1984年至1987年间，为联合铁路公司和诺福克南方 ...

2025年1月1日 · The C39-8 began as a testbed unit in 1984 and was part of General Electric's new "Dash 8" line. This series included a total of four prototype models manufactured in a variety of horsepower ratings and axle settings. Norfolk Southern was selected to receive the C39-8 and operated #8550-8551 that year.

Diesel & Electric Locomotive Specifications, 1981, by F. K. Hudson.

The GE (General Electric) C39-8 (C39-S7, Dash 8-39C, or simply "Dash 8") is a type of six-axle, 3,900hp diesel locomotive built from 1984 to 1987 with a total of 161 (including a coal-powered prototype) built.

2022年10月17日 · Norfolk Southern C39-8E diesel locomotive No. 8688 is one of only two of its kind known to remain in existence in the United States. The unit, made by General Electric, is a diesel-electric locomotive built between 1984 and 1987. An early part of GE’s Dash 8 series of locomotives, 161 C39-8s and C39-8Es were built for Conrail and Norfolk ...

Conrail's C39-8 fleet is almost physically identical to the earlier C32-8 model. These units are interesting to follow. The factory painted units sport a very non-Conrail style road number and are easy to tell apart. GE's cab side numbers are tall and skinny, while the …

The GE C39-8 is a 6-axle diesel-electric locomotive model built by GE Transportation Systems between 1984 and 1987. It is part of the GE Dash 8 Series of freight locomotives. A total of 161 examples of this locomotive were built for two North American railroads: Conrail and Norfolk Southern Railway .

The GE C39-8 is a six-axle, 3,900 hp diesel locomotive built from 1984 to 1987 with a total of 161 (including a coal-powered prototype) built. Conrail and Norfolk Southern were the only two railroads who originally ordered the model, while later …

Your ScaleTrains C39-8 model is a meticulously designed and crafted model to match the prototype. DCC and Sound equipped C39-8 models include an on-board sound system, featuring speakers designed to replicate the roar of the prototype. Also included are sounds for the horn, bell, and various auxiliary systems. HANDLING