Conrail C40 series units are numbered in sequence after the C39-8's. Some physical changes took place including the recessed sand filler hatch and vertically mounted headlight on the rear of the locomotive. The short hood end also sported the high "CONRAIL" application and single horizontal mount grab iron which was replaced with the upside down "L" irons like the C39 sisters. The C40's were also adorned with a metal GE builders plate on both sides of the locomotive's short hood end.
Other differences include the air resevoir location on the right side of the unit, enlarged equipment blower intake, elimination of the dynamic brake grids extending above the roofline, and a squared cab versus the rounded C39.
Dimension
The C40-8 is 70' 8" in length over the couplers and stands 15' 11" high over the horns, and 16' 1" over the antenna The unit is 10' 3" wide over the handrails and 11' 8" over the awnings
Distance between the bolsters is 43' 4"
General
Built in 1989
Weight- 389,500lbs
Maximum Curvature Per Single Unit- 21 °
Horsepower- 4000
Maximum Continuous Tractive Effort- 108,600lbs
Minimum Continuous Speed- 11mph
Maximum Speed- 70mph
Traction Motor Rating- 1360 amps
Dynamic Brake- High Capacity Extended Range
Maximum Dynamic Braking Effort- 78,600lbs
Speed At Maximum Dynamic Braking Effort- 12-24.9mph
Radio Provision- All Channel Clean Cab Radio
Cab Heater- Electric
Speed Recorder- Pulse 48H8C-6
Speed Indicator- Pulse 80 mph or EQ
Water Cooler- Portable Cooler
Toilet System- Chemical
Snow Plow- Short Hood Only
Speed Control Equipped
Spotter Being Applied By NS
Cab Signal / LSL Equipped
Self Load Test Equipped
Locked Wheel Protection
Allignment Control Coupler Equipped
Type 1 Power Knockout
Hump Control Equipped
Harmon Select-A-Power Equipped
Wheel Flange Lubricator Equipped
