GP-40 Specifications

Locos 3001-3015

Built by EMD
Dates built 1975-1978
Purchased from EMD
Placed in service 1975-1978
Wheels 40"
Journals 6 1/2" x 12"
Max RPM 900
Idling RPM 315
Cylinders 16
Bore 9 1/16"
Stroke 10"
Wt. on drivers 265,600
Air brakes 26 BL
Air compressor WRO 8111
Gear ratio 62:15
Max speed 65 MPH
Max curve 24 degrees
Lube oil 243 gal
Fuel 2600 gal
Cooling water 275 gal
Sand 56 cu ft
Max width 10'-3"
Max height 15'-4"
Max length 59'-2"
Engine 645E3
Horsepower 3000

 

Many thanks to Jeff Childs for providing this information

 

 

The information on this page was last updated September 24, 1998