The GE C40-8 is a model of 6-axle diesel-electric locomotive built by GE Transportation Systems between 1987 and 1992. It is part of the GE Dash 8 Series of freight locomotives, and its wheel arrangement is of a C-C type. This locomotive model is often referred to as a Dash 8-40C or simply "Dash 8". "Dash 8" in general refers to the electrical ...

Norfolk Southern Photographic Roster, Locomotive Model: C40-8. Unit # Notes Model Serial # Pictures : NS 8300: To LTEX 03/2017

The GE C40-8W is a 6-axle diesel-electric locomotive built by GE Transportation Systems from 1989 to 1994. Often referred to as the Dash light series, it is part of the GE Dash 8 Series of freight locomotives. This locomotive model is distinguished from the predecessor Dash 8-40C by the addition of a newer "wide" or "safety" cab.

2025年1月1日 · The C40-8 series was the pinnacle of the "Dash 8" line that had been launched in 1984 when a group of prototypes began testing on four different railroads. These early locomotives were offered in a variety of horsepower ratings and axle settings, largely ranging from 3,200 to 3,900 horsepower.

NS has begun to rebuild C40-8s in its Roanoke locomotive shop. The C40-8.5W rebuild initiative is to upgrade electrical wiring and repl the original cabs. One has received the Crescent cab and the other has received a standard GE widecab.

2024年3月18日 · Beginning mid-2013, NS rebuilt a number of their original (and ex-Conrail) standard-cab C40-8 units into what are dubbed as a “C40-8E”, “C40-8.5W”, or “C40-8.5” as part of a project to extend their longevity, provide better safety and comfort, along with featuring numerous enhancements and upgrades like their subsequent SD40E, GP59E ...

The GE (General Electric) C40-8 (Dash 8-40C, C40-8C, or simply Dash 8) is a type of six-axle, 4,000hp diesel-electric locomotive built from 1987 to 1992 with 585 built (the C40-8W having been subsequently built from 1989 to 1994; including over 800 C40-8W units, having 1,569 total).

PRR 8303, a former Conrail C40-8 passes a parked coal train at Port Kennedy and another train headind to toward Phoenixville. A C40-8 and an SD40 power 18N through Cove in the late afternoon. Notice the broken ditch light on the 8303. NS Westbound Freight Train 173 at NS'S Norris Yard in Irondale, Al.

The six-axle Dash 8s were available with a standard cab (C40-8) and a widecab version with either 4,000hp (C40-8W) or 4,135hp (C41-8W). All are powered by GE's 16-cylinder V-type 7FDL-16 four stroke diesel engine and have a maximum top speed of 68mph.

Norfolk Southern Photographic Roster, Locomotive Model: C40-8W. Unit # Notes Model Serial # Pictures : NS 5582: Unknown Model: C40-8W