EMD GP40-based passenger locomotives

The passenger locomotives derivatives of the General Motors EMD GP40 diesel-electric locomotive have been, and continue to be, used by multiple passenger railroads in North America. For passenger service, the locomotives required extra components for providing steam or head-end power (HEP) for heating, lighting and electricity in passenger cars. Most of these passenger locomotives were rebuilt from older freight locomotives, while some were built as brand new models.

EMD GP40-based passenger locomotives
A GP40FH locomotive, one of many locomotives based on the GP40
Type and origin
Power typeDiesel-electric
BuilderElectro-Motive Diesel (EMD)
Specifications
Configuration:
  AARB-B
  UICBo'Bo'
  CommonwealthBo-Bo
Gauge4 ft 8+12 in (1,435 mm) standard gauge
Performance figures
Maximum speed77–105 mph (124–169 km/h)
Power output2,000–3,000 hp (1,491–2,237 kW)
Career
LocaleNorth America
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