GE C39-8

GPTKB entity

Properties (49)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf diesel locomotive
gptkbp:availability second-hand market
gptkbp:averageTemperature full-width cab
centralized control cab
gptkbp:batteryCapacity diesel
gptkbp:brakes dynamic brakes
gptkbp:built 1984-1986
gptkbp:colors various
gptkbp:community railfan community interest
gptkbp:controls microprocessor-based
gptkbp:coolingSystem water-cooled
gptkbp:cylinderCount 16
gptkbp:design modular design
gptkbp:displacement 710 in³
gptkbp:electronic_systems 64 V DC
gptkbp:engineConfiguration Electro-Motive Diesel
gptkbp:enginePower 3900 hp
gptkbp:engineType gptkb:V16_diesel_engine
gptkbp:exhaustSystem low-emission exhaust
gptkbp:fuel_capacity 3,600 US gallons
gptkbp:historical_significance popular in the 1980s
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label GE C39-8
gptkbp:introduced 1984
gptkbp:landscape 6
100,000 lbf
gptkbp:legacy influenced_future_GE_locomotives
gptkbp:length 70 ft 2 in
gptkbp:maintenance moderate maintenance requirements
gptkbp:manufacturer gptkb:General_Electric
gptkbp:maximum_speed 70 mph
gptkbp:model C39-8
gptkbp:modifications various upgrades available
gptkbp:notable_feature high horsepower
gptkbp:operational_status heavy freight trains
gptkbp:operationalRange gptkb:North_America
gptkbp:owner Conrail
gptkbp:produces 100
gptkbp:railwayLine gptkb:GE_C30-7
gptkb:GE_C40-8W
various
gptkbp:retired 2000s
gptkbp:safety_features crashworthy design
gptkbp:safetyFeatures cab signal system
gptkbp:services freight
gptkbp:status some still in service
gptkbp:successor gptkb:GE_C40-8
gptkbp:type road switcher
gptkbp:weight 250,000 lb
gptkbp:wheelDrive C-C