Morrison-Knudsen GP40FH-2 | 
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| Data Sheet Information Compiled by:   Jean-Denis Bachand | 
| New: 23 January 2009 | 
Artwork by:  Jean-Denis Bachand | 
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|  Builder: EMD | 
Engine:  645E | 
|  Cycle:  2 | 
Bore & Stroke: 9.2 X 10 | 
|  RPM Max/Min: | 
900 / 250 | 
| Type: V16 | 
Total Horsepower:  3000 | 
| Main Generator: GM | 
Model:  AR10 | 
| Gear Ratio: 61:16  | 
Speed: 77 mph   | 
| Trucks:   4-Wheel | 
Configuration: B-B  | 
| Traction Motor Blowers: 4 | 
Model: Delco Electric Drive | 
| Weight: 270,000 lbs | 
Traction Motors: GM D77 (4)   | 
| Tractive Effort (starting) 72,000 lbs @ 25% | 
Tractive Effort (continuous): 54,700 lbs @ 11.1 mph | 
| Multiple Unit Capability: Yes | 
Dynamic Braking:  Yes | 
| Auxilary Generator:  Delco 64-72 | 
Alternator:  GM GMD14 | 
| Air Compressor:  Gerd. Denver | 
Model:  WBO | 
| HEP:  Cummins | 
Model:  600hp | 
| Air Brake:  Westinghouse | 
Model:  26L | 
| Quantity Built: 13 
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Dates: 11/1987 to 3/1988 | 
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| Exterior Dimensions
 |  GP40FH-2 | 
| Total Length | 
62'-08" | 
| Wheel Diameter | 
40" | 
| Truck Wheel Base | 
9'-00" | 
| Height to Top Hood | 
14'-06" | 
| Height to Top Cab  | 
15'-05" | 
| Cab Width | 
10'-04" | 
| Hood Width | 
10'-03.5" | 
| Height of Walkway | 
N/A | 
| Walkway Width | 
N/A | 
| Center Bolster | 
37'-03" | 
| Center Front Truck to Front Pilot | 
3'-10" | 
| Center Rear Truck to Rear Pilot | 
3'-10"  | 
| Distance between Truck Centers | 
46'-03" | 
| Minimum Turning Radious | 
42 degrees  | 
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| Fuel Oil:  1800 gal.
 | Lubricating Oil:  243 gal. | 
| Engine Cooling Water: 254 gal.
 | Sand Capacity:  56 cu. ft. | 
| Options: -
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- The Contemporary Diesel Spotter's Guide by Louis A. Marre and Jerry A. Pinkepank
 - Diesel Spotter's Guide Update by Louis A. Marre and Jerry A. Pinkepank 
 - Diesel Locomotive Rosters, 3rd Edition by Charles W. McDonald
 - 2004 and 2006 Locomotive Rosters & News by James W. Kerr
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