| Morrison-Knudsen GP40FH-2 | 
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| Data Sheet Information Compiled by:   Jean-Denis Bachand | 
| New: 23 January 2009 | Artwork by:  Jean-Denis Bachand | 
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| Builder: EMD | Engine:  645E | 
| Cycle:  2 | Bore & Stroke: 9.2 X 10 | 
| RPM Max/Min: | 900 / 250 | 
| Type: V16 | Total Horsepower:  3000 | 
| Main Generator: GM | Model:  AR10 | 
| Gear Ratio: 61:16 | Speed: 77 mph | 
| Trucks:   4-Wheel | Configuration: B-B | 
| Traction Motor Blowers: 4 | Model: Delco Electric Drive | 
| Weight: 270,000 lbs | Traction Motors: GM D77 (4) | 
| Tractive Effort (starting) 72,000 lbs @ 25% | Tractive Effort (continuous): 54,700 lbs @ 11.1 mph | 
| Multiple Unit Capability: Yes | Dynamic Braking:  Yes | 
| Auxilary Generator:  Delco 64-72 | Alternator:  GM GMD14 | 
| Air Compressor:  Gerd. Denver | Model:  WBO | 
| HEP:  Cummins | Model:  600hp | 
| Air Brake:  Westinghouse | Model:  26L | 
| Quantity Built: 13 | Dates: 11/1987 to 3/1988 | 
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| Exterior Dimensions | GP40FH-2 | 
| Total Length | 62'-08" | 
| Wheel Diameter | 40" | 
| Truck Wheel Base | 9'-00" | 
| Height to Top Hood | 14'-06" | 
| Height to Top Cab | 15'-05" | 
| Cab Width | 10'-04" | 
| Hood Width | 10'-03.5" | 
| Height of Walkway | N/A | 
| Walkway Width | N/A | 
| Center Bolster | 37'-03" | 
| Center Front Truck to Front Pilot | 3'-10" | 
| Center Rear Truck to Rear Pilot | 3'-10" | 
| Distance between Truck Centers | 46'-03" | 
| Minimum Turning Radious | 42 degrees | 
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| Fuel Oil:  1800 gal. | Lubricating Oil:  243 gal. | 
| Engine Cooling Water: 254 gal. | Sand Capacity:  56 cu. ft. | 
| Options: - | 
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