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Updated interior with new console
Model: Locomotives F40PH-2
Built by: General Motors Electro-Motive Division
Engine: 16-645E3C
Horsepower: 3,000
Head end power (for on-board lighting, air conditioning, etc.): 500 kW
Weight: 117,936 kg (260,000 lb)
Top speed: 145-153 km/h (90-95 mi/h). Unit numbers 6437 to 6458 cannot exceed 145 km/h.
Built between: November 1987-April 1989
Number of units in fleet: 53
Did you know? Many of these locomotives have been repainted to commemorate special occasions, such as the 50th anniversary of CBC/Radio-Canada and the 2010 Olympic Games in Vancouver. They have also been used to advertise products and contests for Telus, Kool-Aid, Loto-Québec, Budweiser, and Operation Lifesaver. Thanks to new funding announced by the Government of Canada in October 2007, VIA launched a program to rebuild its fleet of 53 General Motors F-40 locomotives. This will extend the railway life of each car, as well as add more environmentally-friendly features like a separate HEP generator and improved emissions controls.
Via F40PH 6401-6458 Between 2007–2012 Via refurbished its entire fleet The rebuild program included separate HEP generators, overhauled engines, a 3rd headlight addition, cab reconditioning, additional safety horns at the front, and repainting into the newer VIA scheme As of 2018, VIA has 53 such locomotives in service.
vehicle-running-numbers { running-numbers 6401-6458 }