description GE Dash 8-32BWH Overview
The GE Dash 8-32BWH, also designated B32-8WH or P32-8BWH, is a passenger diesel-electric locomotive based on GE's Dash 8 freight locomotive family. GE delivered 20 units to Amtrak in 1991, numbered 500 through 519, and equipped them for passenger service with head-end power for supplying electricity to the train. The class is distinguished by its wide cab and by the way a freight-derived platform was adapted for intercity rail use. It is primarily of interest to railway historians, locomotive enthusiasts, and students of Amtrak equipment.
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What is the GE Dash 8-32BWH?
The GE Dash 8-32BWH is a passenger diesel-electric locomotive based on GE’s Dash 8 freight locomotive family. It is also known as the B32-8WH or P32-8BWH.
How many Dash 8-32BWH locomotives did GE build for Amtrak?
GE delivered 20 units to Amtrak in 1991. Amtrak numbered them 500 through 519.
What does the HEP equipment on a Dash 8-32BWH do?
Head-end power, or HEP, supplies electricity to a passenger train’s lights, heating, air conditioning, and other onboard systems. This lets the train use the locomotive for hotel power while moving.
How does the Dash 8-32BWH differ from a freight Dash 8 locomotive?
The B32-8WH uses the Dash 8 family’s diesel-electric foundation but was equipped for passenger service. Its head-end power system and Amtrak configuration distinguish it from a standard freight locomotive.
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