EMD GP40-2 Introduction

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The EMD GP40-2 is a Train Sim World diesel-electric locomotive that was built by General Motors Electro-Motive Division (EMD) for the Burlington Northern Santa Fe Railway (BNSF) and other railroads:

EMD GP40-2
BuilderGeneral Motors Electro-Motive Division
Production1972–1986
Number built1,143
EngineEMD 645E3 16-cylinder, 3,000 horsepower
Wheelbase43 ft (13.11 m)
Length59 ft 2 in (18.03 m)
Width10 ft 4 in (3.15 m)
Height15 ft 5 in (4.70 m)
Loco weight250,000 lb (113,398 kg)
Maximum speed65 mph (105 km/h)

The GP40-2 was a versatile locomotive used for switching and pulling freight trains. It was the Dash 2 version of the GP40, and the main difference between the two was a small water sight glass on the right side of the GP40-2.

Many of these locomotives are being rebuilt to meet emission control standards for higher population centers – Exordium Gaming Chicago.

Manufacturer of EMD GP40-2

Electro-Motive Division

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