Conrail's most powerful four axle locomotives, 30 B40-8 locomotives were purchased from General Electric in 1988. These 4000 hp. locomotives are used primarily in high speed Intermodal service. Their acquisition led to the retirement of Conrail's GP40's.
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B40-8 5047 at Allentown Yard in June of 1993 |
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B40-8 5066 at the west end of Allentown Yard on a snowy April 6, 1996 |