GP-40 Specifications

Locos 3016-3020

Built by EMD
Dates built 1967
Purchased from CONRAIL
Placed in service 1983
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

Note:

3018 is the class "hanger queen" and is missing its prime mover, dynamics, etc. as well as having donated the right side of its cab to rebuild 3008 after it rolled down an embankment with 1805 while on plow duty.


Many thanks to Jeff Childs for providing this information

 

 

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