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VRE RP40-2C No. V21
Photographer: Date taken: Location:
Tom Rinehart October 20, 1995 Capital Tunnel, Washington, DC


Locomotive Specifications:

Model: RP40-2C
Engine: 3000 HP EMD 645E
Cummins HEP generator

Builder History:

Original model and date built: EMD GP40, 11/1968
Builder number: 34628
Date remanufactured: Sept. 25, 1993 by MK, Mountain Top, PA

Previous Names and Numbers:

Original owner: PC 3187 - no photo
exxx- CR 3187 - no photo
exx- KCS 759 - no photo
ex- KCS 4759 - no photo

Notes:

This locomotive has a stretched GP40 frame and a SD45-style long hood with flared radiators.

Sources of Information:

KCS GP40's by the KCS Historical Society.


Last updated: 06/01/2000
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