GE Dash 8-44CW

Specifications
Specifications
Configuration:;
• AAR	C-C
• UIC	Co′Co′
Gauge	4 ft 8+1⁄2 in (1,435 mm)
Trucks	GE FB3
Wheel diameter	42 in (1.067 m)
Length	70 ft 8 in (21.54 m)
Width	10 ft 3 in (3.12 m)
Height	16 ft 0 in (4.88 m)
Loco weight	425,000 lb (193,000 kg); or 212.5 short tons (189.7 long tons; 192.8 t)
Fuel capacity	5,000 US gal (19,000 L; 4,200 imp gal)
Prime mover	GE 7FDL16
Engine type	45°, four stroke cycle
Aspiration	Turbocharged
Alternator	GE GMG197
Traction motors	DC GE 5GE752AH
Cylinders	V16
Transmission	diesel electric with silicon diode rectifiers,

Type and origin
Type and origin
Power type	Diesel-electric
Builder	GE Transportation Systems
Model	Dash 9-44CW
Build date	7/1993-3/1994
Total produced	53

GE Dash 8-44CW
GE Dash 8-44CW
	9041 at Charlottesville, 2008
Power type
Type and origin
Power type	Diesel-electric
Builder	GE Transportation Systems
Model	Dash 9-44CW
Build date	7/1993-3/1994
Total produced	53
Configuration:;
Specifications
Configuration:;
• AAR	C-C
• UIC	Co′Co′
Gauge	4 ft 8+1⁄2 in (1,435 mm)
Trucks	GE FB3
Wheel diameter	42 in (1.067 m)
Length	70 ft 8 in (21.54 m)
Width	10 ft 3 in (3.12 m)
Height	16 ft 0 in (4.88 m)
Loco weight	425,000 lb (193,000 kg); or 212.5 short tons (189.7 long tons; 192.8 t)
Fuel capacity	5,000 US gal (19,000 L; 4,200 imp gal)
Prime mover	GE 7FDL16
Engine type	45°, four stroke cycle
Aspiration	Turbocharged
Alternator	GE GMG197
Traction motors	DC GE 5GE752AH
Cylinders	V16
Transmission	diesel electric with silicon diode rectifiers,
Power output
Performance figures
Power output	4,400 hp (3,280 kW)
Tractive effort	Continuous: 105,640 lbf (469.9 kN),; Starting: 142,000 lbf (631.6 kN)
Locale
Career
Locale	North America

The GE C44-8W, is a 4,400 hp (3,280 kW) diesel-electric locomotive built by GE Transportation Systems of Erie, Pennsylvania, part of the GE Dash 9 Series of freight locomotives. These are considered to be pre-production testbed models of the GE Dash 9 series, utilizing the frame, trucks, and carbody from a GE C40-8W.

The term "C44-8W" is mostly an unofficial term, as these are officially designated as "C44-9Ws" on the locomotive cab sides. These are pre-production Dash 9s, built on C40-8W carbodies. However, unlike the C40-8W, these are instead equipped with a 4400 HP GE 7FDL16, and GE "Dash-9" Electrical systems. Other examples of these also include the ALL/EFVM ordered C44-9WMs. These share the same C40-8W carbody quirk, but instead utilized a modified 'Brazilian' cab for tunnel clearance.

While the Dash-8 term is more of a nickname, it still follows the GE Tradition of nicknaming locomotives by the electrical system. It began with the GE "Dash-7" series in the 1970s, continuing until the debut of the "Dash-9" series, the last to be named as such. This series of design has been successful amongst North American, Australian, and Brazilian railroads.