Both the P40DC and P42DC allowed Amtrak to operate heavy long-distance trains with fewer locomotives compared to the older EMD F40PH locomotives; two P40DCs could do the same work as three F40PHs.

Following the successful introduction of the P40DC, GE unveiled the P42DC - the next production model in the Genesis series in 1996. It carried the same carbody but featured greater horsepower (4200) and improvements to overall electronics and microprocessor controls.

GENERAL: Amtrak's current primary road unit. Amtrak purchased 207 of these units and are a regular site on most all long-distance as well as many short-distance trains across the country. Some operate in "push-pull" mode with one unit on each end of the train.

Only three models of the Genesis series locomotives were built, those being the P40DC, P42DC, and P32AC-DM. Amtrak's Genesis series locomotives were the official replacement for their older EMD F40PHs, which were all eventually retired from service in 2002.

General Electric Genesis P40/P42DC; Amtrak 156 (Heritage - Phase 1) at Rock Island, Illinois in July 2011 (R. Craig photo) New: 28 August 2019

Jul 9, 1993 · Three models of Genesis were built by General Electric, the P40DC, P42DC, and P32AC-DM. The P40DC (GENESIS Series I) or Dash 8-40BP (originally known as the AMD-103 or Amtrak Monocoque Diesel - 103MPH) is the first model in the Genesis series, built in 1993.

Apr 9, 2012 · For our viewing pleasure today, I present my sojourn into the cab of one of Amtrak's P42DC General Electric Genesis locomotives, #100. This engine is one of a hundred purchased by Amtrak and built in 1997, featuring 4,250 hp and weighing 268,000 pounds (134 tons).

Apr 9, 2025 · P42 - diesel-electric with DC traction motors, 4250HP. Top speed 110mph. P32AC-DM - dual-mode diesel-electric & electric via 3rd rail with AC traction motors, 3200HP.

Brand new coreless truck-motor drive paired with a super-heavy solid metal body mechanism; doubling the number of motors while increasing the traction potential and weight for new standard of running smoothness and pulling power. Available from your local dealer or Kato-Direct with either Soundtraxx or ESU Loksound DCC and Sound pre-installed!

May 29, 2020 · Whether you're growing up to be a railroad engineer or you're just having fun in your spare time, you’ll appreciate why the GE P42 has been serving virtually all Amtrak routes outside of the electrified Northeast Corridor for over two decades.