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the P-40 Genesis locos - #800-809
The P40DC (GENESIS Series I) or Dash 8-40BP (originally known as the AMD-103 or Amtrak Monocoque Diesel - 103MPH) is the first model in the Genesis series, built in 1993. The locomotive operates in a diesel-electric configuration that uses DC to power the traction motors, producing 4,000 horsepower (2,980 kW) output at 1047 rpm. NOTES: Amtrak received 1 order of these units #800-843. They were originally delivered in the Phase III Paint Scheme that fades to gray as the stripes go to the back of the unit. They have been given several names in the railroad community including 'AMD-103' meaing Amtrak Locomotive capable of 103mph, as well as being known as a Genesis Unit which is GE's designation for these units. The P40DC (GENESIS Series I) 8 or Dash 8-40BP (originally known as the AMD-103 or Amtrak Monocoque Diesel - 103MPH) is the first model in the Genesis series, built in 1993. The locomotive operates in a diesel-electric configuration that uses DC to power the traction motors, producing 4,000 horsepower (2,980 kW) output at 1047 rpm. Power output to the traction motors is 3,550 hp (2,650 kW. This Amtrak Genesis unit could either be a P40DC or a P42DC, depending on how you have the numbers set on the text screens. When you spawn it, unfreeze the locomotive's undercarriage. I recommend coupling the locomotive to a train with a stable constraint, like a ball socket or a rigid rope. Athearn Amtrak P40DC Phase V #835 DCC Quick-Plug equipped New. No longer available from Athearn and this is not in their new Genesis line recent announcement.
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The P40 - the first of the Genesis series
General Electric built these 4000hp locomotives to start replacing the EMD F40s. Designated by GE as model AMD-103 ( AMtrak Diesel - 103mph ) they
were called the Genesis series since they featured many improvements and according to the the builder plate they are designated Dash 8-40BP. They
are commonly referred to as P40. Based (mechanically at least) on the popular Dash 8-40B and Dash 8-40BW freight locomotives, these units brought a
new face to the Amtrak roster. Numbered 800-843, were built and delivered from April-December 1993.
Four were sold to New Jersey Transit in 2007 (808, 810, 812, 820), and eight to the Connecticut DOT for Shore Line
East (833, 834, 836, 838, 840, 841, 842, 843).
Three of the locomotives (807 and 829 in the Bourbonnais train wreck and 819 in the Big Bayou Canot wreck) were wrecked and have
been partially broken up, and the other 30 remained
out of service in dead storage for many years. With the stimulus plan of 2009, some P40s have been returned to service, now in the Phase V scheme.
By 2007, NJT had upgraded their P40DC locomotives with updated prime movers to match the 4,250 horsepower (3,170 kW) of the successor P42DC.
This was done by readjusting the position of the lay shafts within the prime mover. It was reported in 2012 that the NJT units are out of service and for sale.
Amtrak returned fifteen units (809, 814-818, 821-824, 830-832, 835, 837) to service as part of a project funded through the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009. The first of the units
were returned to service in March 2010 after being overhauled at the company's shops in Beech Grove, Indiana.
The locomotives were upgraded like NJT's units had been a few years before to have 4,250 hp (3,170 kW) and match the P42DC's maximum speed
of 110 mph (177 km/h). They also received updated cab signaling systems. The upgraded locomotives still have mechanical air brakes, which makes
them most suitable for trains that only require a single locomotive. This differs from the electronic air brakes on the P42DC and P32AC-DM.
| Location & Information | Date | Photo Credit | |
| 800 | San Leandro CA pulling the AOE | May 28, 2000 | Stanley Lam |
| 800 | Normal IL train 300 | March 30, 2001 | Mark Ciskey |
| 800 | Normal IL train 300 | March 30, 2001 | Mark Ciskey |
| Wilmington DE pulled from long term storage - being preped for trip to Beach Grove and return to service | Oct 7, 2012 | Ryan Stavely from the collection of Albert Phleep | |
| 801 | unknown location | unknown | from the collection of Albert Phleep |
| 801 | Minot ND westbound Empire Builder | March 6,1999 | John Glibota |
| 801 | Philadelphia PA | July 16, 1999 | Bill Hakkarinen |
| 801 | Memphis TN train 59 | Nov 30, 2000. | Joseph Belote |
| Wilmington DE pulled from long term storage - being preped for trip to Beach Grove and return to service | Oct 7, 2012 | Ryan Stavely from the collection of Albert Phleep | |
| 802 | Builder Photos from GE supplied to Amtrak | ||
| 802 | Builder Photos from GE supplied to Amtrak | ||
| 802 | Builder Photos from GE supplied to Amtrak | ||
| 802 | Builder Photos from GE supplied to Amtrak | ||
| 802 | Newport News VA train 193 | June 23, 2001 | Pete Pizsczek |
| 802 | Newport News VA train 193 | June 23, 2001 | Pete Pizsczek |
| 802 | Ruther Glen VA | March 2, 2002 | Pete Pizsczek |
| 803 | Portland OR | July 1999 | Dan Calhoun |
| 803 | Ruther Glen VA | June 10, 2001 | Pete Pizsczek |
| 803 | Penola Virginia The morning run into D.C. from Newport News | Pete Piszczek | |
| 804 | unknown location | unknown | from the collection of Albert Phleep |
| 804 | Minneapolis MN on a commuter demonstration train on the Northstar Corridorservice may start in 2004 | Aug 10, 2000 | Tom Diez |
| 804 | Minneapolis MN | Aug 10, 2000 | Tom Diez |
| 804 | Richmond VA Acca Yard | March 3, 2001 | Pete Piszczek |
| 804 | Buffalo-Depew NY | March 17, 2002 | Jeff Oswald |
| 805 | Santa Clara, CA. in original phase III paint | March 1996 | Ben Wang |
| 805 | Chicago IL | April 19, 1999 | Dick Leonhardt |
| 805 | Los Angeles CA | April 21, 1999 | Dick Leonhardt |
| 805 | Los Angeles CA is that 'railkill' on th coupler?? | April 21, 1999 | Dick Leonhardt |
| 805 | Sanford FL | Dec 1999 | Dwayne Robinson |
| 805 | Wellesley Hills MA | June 3, 2000 | Dick Leonhardt |
| 806 | Chicago IL | Aug 15, 1999 | Jim Hebner |
| 806 | Chicago IL | Aug 15, 1999 | Jim Hebner |
| 806 | Framingham MA | October 15, 2000 | Dick Leonhardt |
| 806 | Palmer MA with the Vermonter | July 6, 2000 | Dick Leonhardt |
| 807 | on #4 at Kansas City MO | March 21, 1995 | Bill Hakkarinen |
| 808 | Philadelphia PA a new paint scheme similar to the Northeast Direct scheme, but without the gray along the roof and top 1/4 of the unit. #815 & #826 have also seen painted this way. | August 1998 | Robert Palmer |
| 808 | Wellesley MA | July 15, 2000 | Dick Leonhardt |
| 809 | Portland OR | ||
| 809 | Boston MA South Station | 1997 | USATRANSCOM |
| 809 | Boston MA South Station | 1997 | USATRANSCOM |
| 809 | Amtrak #809 in 'Downeaster' service at Portland, ME | April 30, 2002 | Asa Worcester |
Genesis P40dc Phase Voltage
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Genesis P40dc Phase Vs
Genesis P40dc Phase V2