The GE C39-8 is a 6-axle diesel-electric locomotive model built by GE Transportation Systems between 1984 and 1987. It is part of the GE Dash 8 Series of freight locomotives. A total of …

Jan 1, 2025 · The C39-8 began as a testbed unit in 1984 and was part of General Electric's new "Dash 8" line. This series included a total of four prototype models manufactured in a variety of …

Apr 28, 2020 · Pennsylvania Northeaster’s C39-8 was built in 1986 as Conrail 6021, then went to Norfolk Southern as its 8212, according to the Conrail Historical Society. GE built just 22 of the …

Diesel & Electric Locomotive Specifications, 1981, by F. K. Hudson.

Conrail's C39-8 fleet is almost physically identical to the earlier C32-8 model. These units are interesting to follow. The factory painted units sport a very non-Conrail style road number and …

Oct 17, 2022 · Norfolk Southern C39-8E diesel locomotive No. 8688 is one of only two of its kind known to remain in existence in the United States. The unit, made by General Electric, is a …

The GE (General Electric) C39-8 (C39-S7, Dash 8-39C, or simply "Dash 8") is a type of six-axle, 3,900hp diesel locomotive built from 1984 to 1987 with a total of 161 (including a coal-powered …

6005, Class C39-8, was built in July 1986, #45332. It became CSX 7482, Class Dash8-39C in 1999 and retired on April 15, 2005. It was sold as NREX 7482 and sold as Savage Alberta RR …

The Dash 8 Series is a line of diesel-electric freight locomotives built by GE Transportation. It replaced the Dash 7 Series in the mid-1980s, and was superseded by the Dash 9 Series for …

A CR e/b heads towards the Chemical Coast with a C39-8 leading three SD40-2's. It either came off the Corridor or more likely off the former LV and through the connector at Pike. CR C39-8 …