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VRE RP39-2C No. V10
Photographer: Date taken: Location:
Tom Rinehart October 20, 1995 Capital Tunnel, Washington, DC



Locomotive Specifications:

Model: RP39-2C
Engine: 2300 HP 12-Cylinder EMD 645E3
Gear ratio: 57:20
Nominal weight: 268000 lbs
Cummins HEP generator

Builder History:

Original model and date built: EMD GP40, 9/71
Builder number: 38496
Date remanufactured: 10/25/91 by MK, Mountain Top, PA

Previous Names and Numbers:

Original owner: B&O 4016 - photo from Clint Chamberlin's B&O Photo Roster
B&O 4016 - another photo from David W. Dupler's Railroad Web Page
ex- CSX 6591 - photo from Dean J. Heacock's CSX Photo Archive

Notes:

This Road Passenger RP39-2C is a former GP40 with 70% of its components replaced with new equipment.

Source of Information:

History of the Original VRE Equipment by John McKeeman



Last updated: 06/01/2000
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