GE C39-8 - Wikipedia
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 …
TechnicalThe C39-8 is powered by a 3,900 horsepower (2,900 kW) V16 7FDL-16 diesel engine driving a GE GMC187A2 main alternator. The power generated by the main alternator drove 6 GE 752AG traction motors, … See more
Watch full videoCurrent useApart from Norfolk Southern's test bed, Pennsylvania Northeastern Railroad's former Norfolk Southern 8212 (née Conrail 6021) is the last C39-8 in active use in North America.
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GE "C39-8" and "C39-8E" Locomotives: Specs, Roster, …
Jan 1, 2025 · 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 …
- Engine: 7FDL16 (16 cylinder)
- GE Class: C39-8, C39-8E
- Entered Production: 1/1984 (Norfolk Southern/GE #8550-8551)
- Years Produced: 1/1984-6/1987
Rare GE C39-8 Could Be Replaced in Pennsylvania
Apr 28, 2020 · Pennsylvania Northeastern, a short line that serves suburban Philadelphia, has a unique GE C39-8 locomotive that is the only one running in North America. The railroad recently acquired two former CSX SD60 …
GE C39-8 Data Sheet - The Diesel Shop
Diesel & Electric Locomotive Specifications, 1981, by F. K. Hudson.
GE C39-8 | Conrail Photo Archive
A collection of photos of GE C39-8 locomotives owned and operated by Conrail, a former Class I railroad in the United States. See images of different units, locations, and dates from 1986 to …
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Norfolk Southern C39-8E diesel locomotive is one of …
Oct 17, 2022 · Learn about the history and features of the C39-8E, a rare GE model built for Conrail and Norfolk Southern in the 1980s. See photos and stories of the only two remaining units in the U.S., one of which is a testing unit in …
GE C39-8 - Trains And Locomotives Wiki
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.
Pictures of CR 6016 - rrpicturearchives.net
A CR e/b heads towards the Chemical Coast with a C39-8 leading three SD40-2's. It either came off the Corridor or more likely off the former LV and through the connector at Pike. CR C39-8 …
Pictures of PN 8202 - rrpicturearchives.net
Future power of the new Pennsylvania Northeastern Railroad out of Lansdale, PA. Still can see the Conrail markings on the long hood.
NS - Norfolk Southern Locomotive Roster - Railroad Picture …
Norfolk Southern Photographic Roster Reporting Marks: NS Showing Locomotive model C39-8 Click on a locomotive to view pictures
