GE Genesis

Specifications
Specifications
Configuration:;
• AAR	B-B
• UIC	Bo′Bo′
Gauge	4 ft 8+1⁄2 in (1,435 mm) standard gauge
Trucks	Krupp-MaK high-speed bolsterless
Wheel diameter	40 in (1,016 mm)
Minimum curve	251 ft (77 m) radius/ 22.85° (single unit) ; 318 ft (97 m) radius/ 18.2° (coupled)
Wheelbase	43 ft 2+1⁄2 in (13.17 m) (between truck centers)
Length	69 ft 0 in (21.03 m)
Width	10 ft 0 in (3.05 m)
Height	14 ft 4 in (4.37 m)
Axle load	72,000 lb (32,659 kg) Max
Adhesive weight	100%
Loco weight	P40DC, P42DC: 268,240 lb (121,672 kg); P32AC-DM: 274,400 lb (124,466 kg)
Fuel type	Diesel
Fuel capacity	2,200 US gal (8,300 L) (DC); 1,800 US gal (6,800 L) (AC)
Lubricant cap.	410 US gal (1,600 L) (DC); 365 US gal (1,380 L) (AC)
Coolant cap.	380 US gal (1,400 L) (DC); 210 US gal (790 L) (AC)
Sandbox cap.	26 cu ft (740 L) (DC); 8.5 cu ft (240 L) (AC)
Prime mover	GE 7FDL16 (P40DC, P42DC), GE 7FDL12 (P32AC-DM)
RPM range	200–1050 (600–900 while supplying HEP)
Engine type	45° V16, four stroke cycle (P40DC, P42DC), 45° V12, four stroke cycle (P32AC-DM)
Aspiration	Turbocharged
Displacement	175.2 L (10,690 cu in) (7FDL16); 131.4 L (8,020 cu in) (7FDL12)
Alternator	GMG 195 (P40DC, P42DC); GMG 195A1 (P32AC-DM)
Traction motors	GE 752AH (DC), GE GEB15 (AC)
Cylinders	16 (P40DC, P42DC); 12 (P32AC-DM)
Cylinder size	10.95 L (668 cu in)
Transmission	AC-DC
MU working	Yes
Train heating	Locomotive-supplied head-end power
Loco brake	Dynamic / Regenerative / Electropneumatic
Train brakes	Electropneumatic

Type and origin
Type and origin
Power type	Diesel–electric or dual-mode
Builder	GE Transportation Systems
Model	P40DC, P32AC-DM, P42DC
Build date	1992–2001
Total produced	321
Number rebuilt	19

GE Genesis
GE Genesis
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Power type
Type and origin
Power type	Diesel–electric or dual-mode
Builder	GE Transportation Systems
Model	P40DC, P32AC-DM, P42DC
Build date	1992–2001
Total produced	321
Number rebuilt	19
Configuration:;
Specifications
Configuration:;
• AAR	B-B
• UIC	Bo′Bo′
Gauge	4 ft 8+1⁄2 in (1,435 mm) standard gauge
Trucks	Krupp-MaK high-speed bolsterless
Wheel diameter	40 in (1,016 mm)
Minimum curve	251 ft (77 m) radius/ 22.85° (single unit) ; 318 ft (97 m) radius/ 18.2° (coupled)
Wheelbase	43 ft 2+1⁄2 in (13.17 m) (between truck centers)
Length	69 ft 0 in (21.03 m)
Width	10 ft 0 in (3.05 m)
Height	14 ft 4 in (4.37 m)
Axle load	72,000 lb (32,659 kg) Max
Adhesive weight	100%
Loco weight	P40DC, P42DC: 268,240 lb (121,672 kg); P32AC-DM: 274,400 lb (124,466 kg)
Fuel type	Diesel
Fuel capacity	2,200 US gal (8,300 L) (DC); 1,800 US gal (6,800 L) (AC)
Lubricant cap.	410 US gal (1,600 L) (DC); 365 US gal (1,380 L) (AC)
Coolant cap.	380 US gal (1,400 L) (DC); 210 US gal (790 L) (AC)
Sandbox cap.	26 cu ft (740 L) (DC); 8.5 cu ft (240 L) (AC)
Prime mover	GE 7FDL16 (P40DC, P42DC), GE 7FDL12 (P32AC-DM)
RPM range	200–1050 (600–900 while supplying HEP)
Engine type	45° V16, four stroke cycle (P40DC, P42DC), 45° V12, four stroke cycle (P32AC-DM)
Aspiration	Turbocharged
Displacement	175.2 L (10,690 cu in) (7FDL16); 131.4 L (8,020 cu in) (7FDL12)
Alternator	GMG 195 (P40DC, P42DC); GMG 195A1 (P32AC-DM)
Traction motors	GE 752AH (DC), GE GEB15 (AC)
Cylinders	16 (P40DC, P42DC); 12 (P32AC-DM)
Cylinder size	10.95 L (668 cu in)
Transmission	AC-DC
MU working	Yes
Train heating	Locomotive-supplied head-end power
Loco brake	Dynamic / Regenerative / Electropneumatic
Train brakes	Electropneumatic
Maximum speed
Performance figures
Maximum speed	103 mph (166 km/h) (original P40DC); 110 mph (177 km/h) (P42DC, P32AC-DM, upgraded P40DC); 60 mph (97 km/h) (in electric mode; P32AC-DM only)
Power output	3,200 hp (2,400 kW) (P32AC-DM); 4,000 hp (3,000 kW) (original P40DC); 4,250 hp (3,170 kW) (upgraded P40DC, P42DC);
Tractive effort	P40DC, P42DC:; Starting: 280.25 kN (63,000 lbf); Continuous: 169 kN (38,000 lbf) @38 mph (61.2 km/h); P32AC-DM:; Starting: 275.8 kN (62,000 lbf) @14 mph (23 km/h) ; Continuous: 113.43 kN (25,500 lbf) @64 mph (103 km/h)
Factor of adh.	4.25 (DC); 4.4258 (AC)
Operators
Career
Operators	Amtrak, Metro-North Railroad, Via Rail, CT Rail
Numbers	Amtrak: P42DC 1-207; P32AC-DM 700-717; P40DC 800-843 (15 in service, 12 sold); Metro-North: P32AC-DM 201-231; VIA Rail Canada: P42DC 900-920; CT Rail: P40DC 6700–6711
Official name	Genesis
Disposition	Operational, several units retired from wrecks

The GE Genesis (officially trademarked GENESIS) is a series of passenger diesel locomotives built by GE Transportation for Amtrak, Metro-North, and Via Rail between 1992 and 2001. A total of 321 units were produced.

Designed to meet Amtrak's specifications, the Genesis series is 14 feet 4 inches (4.37 m) tall. This allows for easier travel through low-clearance tunnels in the Northeast Corridor, especially compared to the earlier EMD F40PH which was 14 inches (356 mm) taller.