Phases
A number of minor changes were made to GP40-2s throughout their production run:
- Phase 1: 1972-1976—chickenwire radiator intakes, 81-inch short hood, older steps, bolted front battery boxes, bolted cab side panel
- Phase 2a: 1977-early 1979—corrugated radiator intakes, Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) clean-cab modifications, which necessitated an 88" long low short hood, notched stepwells, new battery box hinges.
- Phase 2b: early 1979-late 1979—welded cab side panel
- Phase 2c: late 1979-1981—EMD "Q-fans" and exhaust silencer.
- Phase 3: 1984-1986—new large blower duct, hinged front battery boxes, straight frame profile
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