GE Genesis - Wikipedia
The P42DC (GENESIS Series I) [17] is the successor model to the P40DC. It has an engine output of 4,250 horsepower (3,170 kW) at 1,047 rpm, or 3,550 horsepower (2,650 kW) when running in HEP mode (900 rpm) with a 0 kW HEP load.
GE's "Genesis" Series: P40DC, P42DC, P32AC-DM - American-Rails.com
Following the successful introduction of the P40DC, GE unveiled the P42DC - the next production model in the Genesis series in 1996. It carried the same carbody but featured greater horsepower (4200) and improvements to overall electronics and microprocessor controls.
GE P40/42 Data Sheets - The Diesel Shop
General Electric Genesis P40/P42DC. Amtrak 156 (Heritage - Phase 1) at Rock Island, Illinois in July 2011 (R. Craig photo) New: 28 August 2019. Data Sheet Formatted by: R. Craig. -. Engine Builder: General Electric. Engine: 4-cycle Model 7FDL16. Engine Displacement: 10,690 cubic inches. Cylinder size: 668 cubic inches.
[HD] The Sounds Of A General Electric P42DC Locomotive
With the end of the Genesis era slowly coming into view, it is probably a good idea to capture these locomotives while they're still the main face of Amtrak. In this video, I decided to ...
GE GENESIS (P32 / P40 / P42) Diesel-Electric Locomotive - Railroad …
Jan 17, 2024 · P42DC (Genesis Series I) - Successor to P40DC with 4,250ho rated output; 207 owned by AMTRAK and 21 by Via Rail.
Amtrak GE P42DC #100
Built by General Electric Transportation Systems in June 1997 and numbered 100. This series of locomotives, also known as the Genesis Series II locomotives, were an upgraded version of the P40DC.
Railroad Trains for the Soul: Amtrak P42DC GENESIS Overview
May 29, 2020 · Last week, I shared an Electro-Motive familiarization video that featured Conrail's SD80MAC diesel locomotive. And now today, here's an overview video of General Electric's most successful model from the GENESIS Series: Amtrak's 4,250-horsepower P42DC.
Inside an Amtrak GE P42DC Locomotive - Blogger
Apr 9, 2012 · For our viewing pleasure today, I present my sojourn into the cab of one of Amtrak's P42DC General Electric Genesis locomotives, #100. This engine is one of a hundred purchased by Amtrak and built in 1997, featuring 4,250 hp and weighing 268,000 pounds (134 tons).
General Electric P42DC (Genesis) - Rail Fans Canada
Acquired by Via Rail in late 2001, the General Electric P42DC (EPA-42a as their designation, often referred to as Genesis) are used in the Corridor as one of the most common type of locomotive. Their purchase was done in order to retire the final L.
GE Genesis - Wikiwand
The P42DC (GENESIS Series I) [17] is the successor model to the P40DC. It has an engine output of 4,250 horsepower (3,170 kW) at 1,047 rpm, or 3,550 horsepower (2,650 kW) when running in HEP mode (900 rpm) with a 0 kW HEP load. as with the P40DC, traction horsepower in HEP mode decreases to 2,525 horsepower (1,880 kW) when providing the full ...