D8-32B GE info request

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Thanks Russ Goodwin, for the info on the D8-32Bs. You answered all that anyone could want to know about this series. When I realized that I was looking at a 4 axle unit  configured like a Dash 8  6 axle it really got my attention with knowing that 4 axle construction was cut back so much in the last twenty years. Having spent a lifetime living on the Pokey this type unit has not had much play up here on the Scioto and Pokey Div s. Intermodal gets heavy horses across the US from what I have read and seen. Out west they brag about 4 and 6 to 1 hp/tonnage and from what we see here 4 times a day it looks very similar.

Once again, thanks.

Oakie G Ford
IRONTON, OH



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Subject: Re: D8-32B GE info request


The D8-32B (or B32-8) was built as a 12 cylinder fuel economy version of the Dash 8-40B It has a horsepower rating of 3,200 hp. It is also shorter that the B40-8, by 2'-9", with the difference being that there are two less engine compartment doors (12 cyl. vs. 16 cyl.). Fuel capacity is 3,100 gal. They have tall snow plows on both ends and are designed for bi-directional control, with the long hood being forward. The horn was originally a Nathan K5LA-R24. 

There were 45 units built, #3522-3566, all were bought by NS and assigned to Southern, originally for intermodal service. For an extended period of time, a pair of B32-8's were assigned to the Westmoreland Dump Train, based in Andover, VA. They are GE's version of the GP59. All of the B32-8's were built between Oct. & Dec. 1989. 

All of them should still be in service. They were delivered with two firecracker antennas, mounted on the cab roof. One has been repainted into Horsehead, #3555. Two were rebuilt with roof top air conditioners, #3565 and 3566 with the antenna being moved to the electrical compartment roof, just in front of the engine compartment. 

Hope this helps.

Russ Goodwin
Buford, GA

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  ----- Original Message ----- 
  From: "Oakie Ford" <oford at zoominternet.net>
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  Sent: Friday, December 10, 2004 12:58 PM
  Subject: D8-32B GE info request


  > Having driven pass this 4 axle last night I was surprised to see a modern
  4
  > axle like this. I did not think such a model existed.
  >
  > When, why, how many, designed to serve how, by whom (saw SOU under the
  > #3557)and general specs.


  Oakie G Ford
  IRONTON, OH
  >

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