(Reshare w/out comments open) This GE Dash 8-40 is operated by Amtrak, with the III "livery" added to their trains. The GE Dash 8-40BW is a 4,000-horsepower diesel-electric locomotive with a V16 diesel engine, a top speed of 70 mph, and a weight of 280,000 lbs. Key dimensions include a length of 66 ft 4 in, a width of 10 ft 1.5 in, and a fuel capacity of 3,150 gallons. It features a B-B wheel arrangement and is equipped with dynamic braking and multiple unit (MU) capabilities. Specification Details Engine V16 diesel engine, 4,000 hp Length 66 ft 4 in (20.22 m) Width 10 ft 1.5 in (3.09 m) Weight 280,000 lbs Gauge 4 ft 8+1⁄2 in (1,435 mm) Top Speed 70 mph
