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.

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.

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Jan 1, 2025 · 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.

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).

Jun 8, 2022 · CN train 148 arrives in Sarnia, Ontario, on June 5, 2022, after crossing the border from Port Huron, Mich., with C40-8 No. 2131 in the lead. Stephen C. Host. SARNIA, Ontario — Canadian National has returned some GE Dash 8 locomotives to service after most had disappeared in early 2021.

Canadian National Railways Photographic Roster Reporting Marks: CN Showing Locomotive model C40-8 Click on a locomotive to view pictures

CN 2100-2134 are the ex-CNW C40-8 and C42-8 8543-8577 that UP classed as C41-8 9065-9099 and CN 2135-2161 are the ex-BNSF/ATSF Dash 8-40CW 800-852 (even) units. These series were acquired summer 2010 and the remaining BNSF/ATSF units were bought about six …

The GE, General Electric, C40-8 (Dash 8-40C, C40-8C, or simply Dash 8) is a type of six-axle, 4,000 hp diesel locomotive built from 1987 to 1992 with exactly 586 built, including over 800 C40-8W units, having about 1,600 total.