The GE B39-8 is a 4-axle diesel-electric locomotive built by GE Transportation Systems. It is part of the GE Dash 8 Series of freight locomotives.

Jan 1, 2025 · The B39-8 was a high horsepower, four-axle road-switcher that initially saw three units manufactured in 1984. This set tested on the Santa Fe and while painted in AT&SF colors were wholly-owned GE products.

Dec 30, 2023 · SP B39-8. The SP order of B39-8's (SP 8000-8039) had 40' 1.5" truck centers and early dynamic brake vents (as on LMX 8541-8566) and used a longer fuel tank. Detail variations - Dash 8-32B, Dash 8-40B. As part of GE marketing, locomotive model names were changed around late 1987 to have "Dash 8" spelled out.

The GE (General Electric) B39-8 (Dash 8-39B, or simply "Dash 8") is a type of four-axle, 3,900hp diesel locomotive first built in 1984, and again from 1987-1988 (with official production beginning in May 1987). An LMX B39-8; one of the many owned by the leasing company.

40 B39-8's were delivered to SP during 1987. At first they were kept in 4 unit sets, and in numerical order, this changed as breakdowns, maintenance and operating requirements dictated.

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

All's quiet at the Nashville & Eastern's Lebanon shop on this Saturday afternoon. NERR B39-8 8585, 8531 & B23-7 4270 are awaiting their next assignment in Nashville, Tn. The NERR shops have a nice variety of power sitting around. Nashville & Eastern GE's hang out in Nashville. in the background is the Music City Motorplex!

Six British Columbia Railway units sit in track South 1 West at UP's Englewood Yard.

The General Electric B39-8 is a type of four-axle, 3,900 hp diesel locomotive built from 1984 to 1992 (with official production beginning in 1985). 146 were built. The B39-8 was a moderate...

Jan 5, 2025 · Reporting Marks: NERR Showing Locomotive model B39-8 : Click on a locomotive to view pictures