General Electric Genesis P40/P42DC |
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| Amtrak 156 (Heritage - Phase 1) at Rock Island, Illinois in July 2011 (R. Craig photo) |
| New: 28 August 2019 |
Data Sheet Formatted by: R. Craig |
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| Engine Builder: General Electric |
Engine: 4-cycle Model 7FDL16 |
| Engine Displacement: 10,690 cubic inches |
Cylinder size: 668 cubic inches |
| RPM (Maximum / Minimum) |
1050 / 200 |
| Traction Alternator: GMG195 |
Horsepower: 4000 / 4250 |
| Truck Type: 4-Wheel Krupp-MaK High-speed |
Configuration: B - B |
| Weight: 268,240 lbs |
Traction Motors: GE 752AH (Four) |
| Maximum Speed |
103 / 110 mph |
| Tractive Effort (starting) 63,000 lbs |
Tractive Effort (continuous): 38,000 lbs |
| Multiple Unit Capability: Yes |
Dynamic / Regenerative / Electropneumatic Braking: Yes |
| Quantity Built: P40DC (44) / P42DC (228)
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Dates: 1993 to 2001 |
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| Exterior Dimensions
| P40DC / P42DC |
| Total Length |
69'-00" |
| Minimum Curve |
251 feet (22.8 degrees) |
| Wheel Diameter |
40" |
| Height |
14'-04" |
| Wheelbase |
43'-02.5" |
| Width |
10'-00" |
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| Fuel Oil: 2200
| Lubricating Oil: 410 |
| Engine Cooling Water: 380
| Sand Capacity: 26 cubic feet |
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Reference Sources:
- Encyclopedia of Trains and Locomotives by David Ross
- Locomotive Wiki (internet resource)
- TRAINS Special Issue Locomotives, November 2010
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