Models
The Dash 2 line was highly successful. The models offered included the following:
- F40PH
- GP38-2
- GP38-2W
- GP39-2
- GP40-2
- GP40-2L(W)
- GP40-2W
- GP40P-2
- SD38-2
- SD40-2
- SD40-2F
- SD40-2W
- SD40T-2
- SD40-2S
- SD45-2
- SD45T-2
While the passenger models mentioned are nearly extinct, most freight models have been retained, often being rebuilt into the functional equivalent of a GP38-2/SD38-2 or, more frequently, a GP40-2/SD40-2.
The GP39-2/SD39-2 haven't been forgotten, either, as these produce more horsepower than a 38 Series, but with less fuel consumption (an advantage of turbocharging over Roots-blown scavenging), and these also offer superior high-altitude performance. Plus the obvious advantage of 12 cylinders vs. 16 cylinders.
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