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Conrail C40-8

Conrail C40 series units are numbered in sequence after the C39-8's. Some physical changes took place including the recessed sand filler hatch and vertically mounted headlight on the rear of the locomotive. The short hood end also sported the high "CONRAIL" application and single horizontal mount grab iron which was replaced with the upside down "L" irons like the C39 sisters. The C40's were also adorned with a metal GE builders plate on both sides of the locomotive's short hood end.

Other differences include the air resevoir location on the right side of the unit, enlarged equipment blower intake, elimination of the dynamic brake grids extending above the roofline, and a squared cab versus the rounded C39.

Dimension

The C40-8 is 70' 8" in length over the couplers and stands 15' 11" high over the horns, and 16' 1" over the antenna
The unit is 10' 3" wide over the handrails and 11' 8" over the awnings
Distance between the bolsters is 43' 4"

General

Built in 1989
Weight- 389,500lbs
Maximum Curvature Per Single Unit- 21 °

Engine

Model- 7FDL16
Cylinder Arrangement- V-16 4 Cycle
RPM Idle- 440 Low Idle- 338 Throttle 8- 1050 Overspeed- 1155
Spark Arrestor- Turbo
Main Generator- GMC 187
Auxiliary Generator- GMC 187
Auxiliary Alternator- GMC 187
Traction Motors- GE 752AG
Traction Motor Blowers Motor- 2, GDY75C
Radiator Fans- 1, GY30A
Grid Blowers- 2, GY72B1

Performance

Horsepower- 4000
Maximum Continuous Tractive Effort- 108,600lbs
Minimum Continuous Speed- 11mph
Maximum Speed- 70mph
Traction Motor Rating- 1360 amps
Dynamic Brake- High Capacity Extended Range
Maximum Dynamic Braking Effort- 78,600lbs
Speed At Maximum Dynamic Braking Effort- 12-24.9mph

Capacities

Fuel- 5000 gallons
Lube Oil- 410 gallons
Engine Coolant- 380 gallons
Sand- 48 cubic feet

Air Brake Equipment

Schedule- 26-L
Automatic Brake Valve- 26-C
Independent Brake Valve- 26-F
Control Valve- 26-F
Application Valve- P-2-A
Relay Valve- J1.6-16
Vent Valve- 2, No. 8
Safety Control- Pulse III or Quantum
Horn- Leslie RSL-3LR
Air Filters, Brake- Salem 824-176 Auxiliary- Salem 818-176
No Air Dryer

Trucks

Wheel Diameter- 40"
Gear Ratio- 83:20
Journal Bearings- Timken 6.875"
Brake Rigging- Single Shoe
Brake Shoes- 16" Composition

Special Features

Radio Provision- All Channel Clean Cab Radio
Cab Heater- Electric
Speed Recorder- Pulse 48H8C-6
Speed Indicator- Pulse 80 mph or EQ
Water Cooler- Portable Cooler
Toilet System- Chemical
Snow Plow- Short Hood Only
Speed Control Equipped
Spotter Being Applied By NS
Cab Signal / LSL Equipped
Self Load Test Equipped
Locked Wheel Protection
Allignment Control Coupler Equipped
Type 1 Power Knockout
Hump Control Equipped
Harmon Select-A-Power Equipped
Wheel Flange Lubricator Equipped

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CR #	Previous #	Builders #	Build Date	Other
6025		45906	3-1989
6026		45907	3-1989
6027		45908	3-1989
6028		45909	3-1989
6029		45910	3-1989
6030		45911	3-1989
6031		45912	3-1989
6032		45913	3-1989
6033		45914	3-1989
6034		45915	3-1989
6035		45916	3-1989
6036		45917	3-1989
6037		45918	3-1989
6038		45919	3-1989
6039		45920	3-1989
6040		45921	3-1989
6041		45922	3-1989
6042		45923	3-1989
6043		45924	3-1989
6044		45925	3-1989
6045		45926	3-1989
6046		45927	3-1989
6047		45928	3-1989
6048		45929	3-1989
6049		45930	3-1989