The GE Dash 8-32BWH, also known as the P32-8BWH, B32-8WH, or P32-8, is a diesel-electric locomotive used by Amtrak in passenger train service, based on the GE Dash 8 Series of freight train locomotives. Built in 1991, they were the first locomotives purchased to …

Jan 1, 2025 · General Electric's "Dash 8" line ushered in an entirely new era of locomotive development, microprocessor controls. The company proved a trailblazer in this arena and its success enabled GE to stay ahead of Electro-Motive permanently.

Oct 24, 2023 · In English that means one of General Electric’s Dash 8 model road switchers designated P for passenger, rated at 3,200 hp, riding on two-axle or B trucks, with a wide cab …

The Dash 8 Series is a line of diesel-electric freight locomotives built by GE Transportation. It replaced the Dash 7 Series in the mid-1980s, and was superseded by the Dash 9 Series for freight usage and the Genesis Series for passenger usage in the mid-1990s.

The GE Dash 8-32B (also classified as B32-8 or D8-32B by some railroad companies) is a 4-axle 3,150 hp (2,350 kW) diesel-electric locomotive built by GE Transportation between 1984 and 1989.

May 10, 2014 · The GE Dash 8-32BWH, also known as the P32-8BWH, B32-8WH, or P32-8, is a passenger train locomotive used by Amtrak, based on GE's Dash 8 series of freight train locomotives. Built in 1991, they were the first locomotives purchased to replace the veteran EMD F40PH. Amtrak 511, a GE Dash 8-32BWH at Tampa Union Station, May 10, 2014.

The Amtrak Dash 8-32BWH diesel locomotive was one of the most unique and popular diesel types in the 1990s. These engines are similar to the EMD SD70MAC which was built for Amtrak but never went into production.

Jan 17, 2024 · The 8-32BWH is an AMTRAK diesel-powered locomotive unit designed, developed, and manufactured by GE (General Electric) Transportation Systems of the United States. It is based in the GE "Dash 8" diesel-electric locomotive series built from 1983 into 1994 for mainly freight-hauling ventures.

Feb 14, 2007 · The GE Dash 8-32BWH, also known as the B32-8WH, P32-8WH, or P32BH is a modern diesel-electric locomotive used by Amtrak to pull passenger trains. It is related to GE's popular range of widecab locomotives in the Dash-8 series.

Dec 30, 2023 · Two variations were built with a wide-nosed cab: The Dash 8-32BWH (for Amtrak) and the Dash 8-40BW (for ATSF). Both units maintained the overall length of the Dash 8-40B (66' 4"), but the fuel tank was positioned near the rear truck, with both air reservoirs in front of it (rather than one at each end).