GE C39-8

Infobox Locomotive
name=GE C39-8

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powertype=Diesel-electric
gauge=RailGauge|ussg
builder=GE Transportation Systems
buildmodel=C39-8
builddate=1983 – 1987
primemover=7FDL-16
aarwheels=C-C
locale=United States
The GE C39-8 is a 6-axle diesel locomotive built by GE Transportation Systems between 1984 and 1987. 161 examples of this locomotive were built for two North American railroads: Conrail and Norfolk Southern Railway.

Technical

The C39-8 is powered by a 3900 horsepower V16 7FDL-16 diesel engine driving a GE GMC187A2 main alternator. The power generated by the main alternator drove 6 GE 752AG traction motors, each with a gear ratio of 83:20 and connected to 40 inch wheels which allowed the C39-8 a maximum speed of 70 mph (110 km/h).

Depending on customer options, the C39-8 carried between 3900 to 4500 US gallons (14,763L to 17,034L) of diesel fuel, 360 to 400 US gal (1,362 to 1,514 L) of lubricating oil, and 380 to 420 gallons (1,438 to 1,589 L) of coolant. Like most North American diesel locomotives, the C39-8 uses normal water for cooling.

The C39-8 has a maximum tractive effort of 108,600 lbf at 10.8 MPH.

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