GE C40-8M

GPTKB entity

Statements (45)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf railway line
gptkbp:availability used market
gptkbp:batteryCapacity diesel
gptkbp:brakes dynamic brakes
gptkbp:built approximately 100
1990s locomotive design
gptkbp:cabinType full-width cab
central cab layout
gptkbp:colors BNSF_orange_and_green
gptkbp:controls microprocessor control system
gptkbp:crew_size 2 crew members
gptkbp:emissionsStandard Tier 0
gptkbp:engineConfiguration Electro-Motive Diesel
gptkbp:enginePower 4000 hp
gptkbp:engineType 4-stroke diesel engine
gptkbp:fuel_capacity 3,600 US gallons
gptkbp:historical_significance part of the evolution of diesel locomotives
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label GE C40-8M
gptkbp:is_a_source_of heavy freight transport
gptkbp:landscape gptkb:GE_752_traction_motors
AC traction system
gptkbp:legacy influenced future locomotive designs
gptkbp:length 70 ft 2 in
gptkbp:maintenance every 90 days
gptkbp:manufacturer gptkb:GE_Transportation
gptkbp:maximum_speed 70 mph
gptkbp:model C40-8M
gptkbp:notableUsers gptkb:Burlington_Northern_Santa_Fe_Railway
gptkbp:operational_status retired from service
gptkbp:operationalRange gptkb:North_America
gptkbp:passenger_traffic BNSF 8000
BNSF 8009
gptkbp:productionYears 1990s
gptkbp:relatedModel gptkb:GE_C40-8
gptkb:GE_C40-8W
gptkbp:retirementYear age and maintenance costs
gptkbp:safety positive train control compatible
gptkbp:safety_features crashworthy cab design
gptkbp:serviceType freight
gptkbp:successor gptkb:GE_C44-9W
gptkbp:trainServices 1990
2010s
gptkbp:trainTypes Class I
gptkbp:weight 280,000 lb
gptkbp:wheelDrive C-C