EMD GP40-based passenger diesels

The General Motors Electro-Motive Division (EMD) GP40 diesel locomotive, in its "normal" configuration, was primarily used in freight service. The basic GP40 platform, however, also proved attractive to building derivatives for passenger service, which required extra components for providing steam or HEP for heating, lighting and electricity in passenger cars.

GP40P-2

The Southern Pacific had ordered three units on a variant called GP40P-2. The SP placed the units in San Francisco commuter service. When the SP got out of the commuter business the units found themselves working in freight service; they continue to do so today; two for the Union Pacific and one for the Indiana Harbor Belt. The UP has repainted one of the units into UP Armour Yellow, while the other is "patched" and sports an all SP grey paint job, albeit extremely faded.

GP40TC

The GP40TC was built for GO Transit in Toronto, Ontario (The 'TC' stood for 'Toronto Commuter'). After serving GO for many years (being replaced by various units including GP40-2W's and more recently, F59PH's) the units were sold to Amtrak. For Amtrak service the 575 volt HEP engine / generator set was replaced with one for 480 volt HEP. The units were based out of Chicago and used on short-haul trains. Currently the units are used for MOW service and have been rebuilt into "GP38-H3" units by Norfolk Southern.

GP40P

The GP40P is based on the design of the EMD GP40 locomotive. Most of these variants gave the unit flared side radiators similar to the EMD SD45. Thirteen GP40Ps numbered 3671-3683 were built in October 1968 for the Central Railroad of New Jersey (CNJ) and paid for by the New Jersey Department of Transportation. The CNJ put the units in service on the Raritan Valley Line and the North Jersey Coast Line (New York & Long Branch).

The CNJ was folded into Conrail in 1976, and in 1983, New Jersey Transit began operating passenger rail service in the state. Shortly after, the steam generator, which had occupied the flat end of the locomotive's long hood, was replaced with a diesel HEP generator, and the units were reclassified as GP40PH. They would later be rebuilt as GP40PH-2 units in 1991-92.

GP40PH-2, GP40PH-2A, GP40PH-2B

In 1991-92, NJ Transit sent its ex-CNJ GP40PH units out for rebuilding. The units were rebuilt as GP40PH-2 locomotives and, with the exception of 4101, renumbered out of order. At this time, the units were restricted on the Newark Division and primarily kept to the Hoboken Division. By 1999, the units were often used on the Pascack Valley Line service, as they were the only units equipped with the Speed Enforcement System equipment needed on the line. They are now found mainly on the Hoboken Division.

New Jersey Transit would later order two more sets of GP40PH-2 units; these units were rebuilt from former freight GP40 units, not from GP40P units as the first order has been. The first order (GP40PH-2A) in 1993 consisted of six units, numbered 4145-4150, and were rebuilt by Morrison-Knudsen. These units, with the exception of 4148, which was rebuilt as a GP40PH-2B and renumbered after a collision, are classified as GP40PH-2A, though the units lack the "A" designation on their stenciling. The second order in 1993-94 was rebuilt by Conrail, and was for 19 former Penn Central units, numbered 4200-4218. These units are classified as GP40PH-2B. A twentieth unit, the GP40PH-2A numbered 4148 wrecked in 1996, was also rebuilt into this class and renumbered 4219 in 1997.

also featured on this locomotive in the front of this locomotive in between the cab and the catwalk in front there is a toilet. even though DOT rules and regulations state that "Whilst en route, operating employees must not use lavatories to relieve themselves while serving passengers".

Metro-North ordered a single GP40PH-2 unit; numbered 4190, it is officially classified as a GP40PH-2M. 4190 was rebuilt by Conrail in 1992.

GP40P/GP40PH-2 roster and numbering notes

The units became CR/NJT 4100-4112. Conrail rebuilt the units for NJT in 1991-92 during which all but 4101 emerged with a different number.

GP40PH-2A/GP40PH-2B Roster and notes

GP40PH-2A (4145-4150)

*4145 Built October 1971, ex-Baltimore & Ohio 4032, CSX 6607
*4146 Built July 1971, ex-CSX 6836, Chesapeake & Ohio 4081
*4147 Built November 1968, ex-Penn Central/Conrail 3174
*4148 "see 4219"
*4149 Built September 1968, ex-Penn Central/Conrail 3132
*4150 Built September 1968,ex-Penn Central/Conrail 3134

GP40PH-2B (4200-4219)

*4200 Built November 1968, ex-Penn Central/Conrail 3206
*4201 Built 1967, ex-New York Central/Penn Central/Conrail 3053
*4202 Built 1965, ex-New York Central/Penn Central/Conrail 3006
*4203 Built November 1968, ex-Penn Central/Conrail 3222
*4204 Built April 1969, ex-Penn Central/Conrail 3262
*4205 Built April 1969, ex-Penn Central/Conrail 3263
*4206 Built November 1968, ex-Penn Central/Conrail 3220
*4207 Built 1965, ex-New York Central/Penn Central/Conrail 3005
*4208 Built November 1968, ex-Penn Central/Conrail 3191
*4209 Built November 1968, ex-Penn Central/Conrail 3223
*4210 Built October 1968, ex-Penn Central/Conrail 3182
*4211 Built November 1968, ex-Penn Central/Conrail 3192
*4212 Built May 1969, ex-Penn Central/Conrail 3272
*4213 Built May 1969, ex-Penn Central/Conrail 3274
*4214 Built May 1969, ex-Penn Central/Conrail 3265
*4215 Built 1965, ex-New York Central/Penn Central/Conrail 3009
*4216 Built October 1968, ex-Penn Central/Conrail 3204
*4217 Built November 1968, ex-Penn Central/Conrail 3218
*4218 Built November 1968, ex-Penn Central/Conrail 3199
*4219 Built September 1967, ex-Louisville and Nashville 3026, Seaboard/CSX 6822. Rebuilt 1993 to NJT GP40PH-2A 4148, wrecked February 9, 1996 in Secaucus, NJ. Rebuilt by Conrail 1997 and renumbered 4219.

GP40FH-2

In 1987, New Jersey Transit and Metro-North ordered a set of GP40 locomotives called GP40FH-2s which were completed by Morrison Knudsen between 1987-90 and combine the standard cab and frame of a GP40 with the cowl from an ex-Burlington Northern F45. A total of 21 units of this type were built; 15, numbered 4130 through 4144, were delivered to New Jersey Transit, and the remaining six, numbered 4184 through 4189, were for Metro-North.

New Jersey Transit's units are slated to be retired eventually, replaced by new PL42AC locomotives from Alstom. GP40FH-2s 4130-4134 were sent to MotivePower Industries to be rebuilt into switcher units. Metro-North has begun sending their units out for significant maintenance and upgrades. Metro-North has begun an overhaul program those units, 4184-4189 will be renumbered 4900-4905.

GP40FH-2 Roster and notes

NJ Transit (4130-4144)

*4130 Built July 1967, ex-New York Central/Conrail 3058. Rebuilt into diesel switcher by MPI.
*4131 Built July 1967, ex-New York Central/Conrail 3061. Rebuilt into diesel switcher by MPI.
*4132 Built July 1967, ex-New York Central/Conrail 3061. Rebuilt into diesel switcher by MPI.
*4133 Built August 1967, ex-New York Central/Conrail 3067. Rebuilt into diesel switcher by MPI.
*4134 Built August 1967, ex-New York Central/Conrail 3068. Rebuilt into diesel switcher by MPI.
*4135 Built August 1967, ex-New York Central/Conrail 3070. On lease to AMT (Montreal).
*4136 Built August 1967, ex-New York Central/Conrail 3071. Retired late 2007, stored out of service.
*4137 Built August 1967, ex-New York Central/Conrail 3078. On lease to AMT (Montreal).
*4138 Built January 1969, ex-Rock Island 384.
*4139 Built January 1969, ex-Rock Island 389.
*4140 Built September 1966, ex-Rock Island 346, Missouri Pacific/Union Pacific 606. On lease to AMT (Montreal).
*4141 Built April 1970, ex-Rock Island 4715, Union Pacific 646.
*4142 Built January 1968, ex-Milwaukee Road 2055.
*4143 Built September 1966, ex-Rock Island 361, Iowa Northern 361. On lease to AMT (Montreal).
*4144 Built September 1966, ex-Rock Island 354, Union Pacific 614. On lease to AMT (Montreal).

Metro-North (4184-4189, being renumbered 4900-4905)

*4184/4900 Built September 1966, ex-Rock Island 350, Union Pacific 610.
*4185/4901 Built October 1966, ex-Rock Island 352, Missouri Pacific/Union Pacific 612.
*4186/4902 Built September 1966, ex-Rock Island 344, Missouri Pacific/Union Pacific 604.
*4187/4903 Built September 1966, ex-Rock Island 355, Missouri Pacific/Union Pacific 615.
*4188/4904 Built December 1966, ex-Rock Island 372, Missouri Pacific/Union Pacific 629.
*4189/4905 Built December 1966, ex-Rock Island 368, Missouri Pacific/Union Pacific 626.

GP40WH-2

In the early 1990s, Morrison Knudsen was contacted by MARC to build a fleet of GP40s using basically the leftover parts of the GP40s used in the GP40FH-2 order. These units were called GP40WH-2s and featured a red nose similar to early Amtrak diesels. The rear hood sections were made from left over SD45 radiator sections from MK's Southern Pacific SD40M rebuild program. The GP40WH-2 is equipped with a Cummins head-end power generator and is rated at 3000hp, allowing the locomotive to push/pull up to 6 bi-levels at up to 100mph. and the locomotives can push up to 6 cars. These units are equipped with Gyralites. Because the engines were ordered with Gyralites before the mandatory use of ditch lights, The FRA exempted MARC from the "triangular light pattern" rule. The engines were delivered with Nathan Airchime K5LAR3 horns, with "snow-cone" debris covers. These covers have almost totally disappeared, but many of the mounting rings are still attached to the mouths of the horn bells. They are numbered 51 to 69 on the MARC roster.

GP39H-2

In the late 1980s, Morrison-Knudsen rebuilt six GP40s for MARC, numbered 70 to 75. They were downgraded from 3000 horsepower to 2300 horsepower, and requipped with Cummins HEP generators. Number 73 was the push unit for MARC #P286, which was involved in a fatal collision with Amtrak's "Capitol Limited" on February 16th, 1996 73 was rebuilt, and continues to work for MARC In 1996, the units received ditch lights on their anticlimbers, and during the late 90s, received reflective tape around the side sills and anticlimbers. The GP39H-2 can push/pull a maximum of 4 cars at speeds of up to 90mph.

Roster

*70 Built July 1967,ex-New York Central/Conrail 3062
*71 Built August 1967,ex-New York Central/Conrail 3066
*72 Built 1968,ex-Conrail 3423
*73 Built February 1969, ex-Baltimore & Ohio 3703
*74 Built February 1969, ex-Baltimore & Ohio 3710
*75 Built January 1968, ex-Milwaukee Road 2051

GP40MC

. In 1997, these 25 units were rebuilt by AMF. In this rebuild, the units were given HEP Generators, flared radiators, and a desktop cab. These locomotives can be seen on the North and South Side of the MBTA system. These units also feature steps in the middle of the engineer's side of the units. They are still in frequent use, however, they are plagued by computer malfunctions, since the unit was originally used for pulling freight.

External links

* [http://hobokenterminal.com/alltime.html Unofficial all-time NJT roster at hobokenterminal.com]
* [http://www.rrpicturearchives.net/locoList.aspx?id=NJT&Page=4 NJ Transit locomotive roster on RRPictureArchives.net]
* [http://www.rrpicturearchives.net/locoList.aspx?id=MNCR&Page=2 Metro-North locomotive roster on RRPictureArchives.net]
* [http://www.rrpicturearchives.net/locoList.aspx?mid=592 GP40FH-2 roster on RRPictureArchives.net]