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Although the first demonstrator version had only 3,200 hp, most of the Dash 8s had 4,000 hp when delivered and were therefore designated Dash 8-40. Because GE builds its diesel locomotives in five modules, it was able to customize its Dash 8s for each buyer to an unusual degree.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSome railroads ordered their Dash 8s with conventional cabs, while others opted for the wider North American or comfort cabs, identified by a \"W\" in the engine name. Some Dash 8s have 4-wheel trucks - denoted with a \"B\" - while a Dash 8-40C has 6-wheel trucks. This variety meant that these diesels, which were designed for fast freight duty, also found a home in Amtrak passenger service. Despite their many differences, all Dash 8s share microprocessor control. The microprocessor, a small computer, regulates rpm, fuel injection volume, generator excitation, and many other operational features to make the Dash 8s run more efficiently than any diesels before them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe microprocessor in the Dash-8 prototype recognizes if the engine is overheating while in a tunnel, as opposed to a malfunction on the open rails, and allows it to keep operating a full power for ten minutes, so the crew doesn't find itself stranded in a tunnel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eVideo:\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ciframe width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/EIRhjtms0Ic\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n[\/TABS]","published_at":"2019-07-06T14:31:24-04:00","created_at":"2019-07-06T14:31:24-04:00","vendor":"MTH Electric Trains","type":"Diesel Locomotive","tags":["500-1000","conrail","diesel-locomotive","mth-2019-g","mth-electric-trains","pre-order","scale_g"],"price":57196,"price_min":57196,"price_max":57196,"available":true,"price_varies":false,"compare_at_price":64995,"compare_at_price_min":64995,"compare_at_price_max":64995,"compare_at_price_varies":false,"variants":[{"id":21192150220859,"title":"Default Title","option1":"Default Title","option2":null,"option3":null,"sku":"70-2120-1","requires_shipping":true,"taxable":true,"featured_image":null,"available":true,"name":"MTH 70-2120-1 - Dash-8 Diesel Engine \"Conrail\" w\/ PS3 (6-Wheel Truck)","public_title":null,"options":["Default Title"],"price":57196,"weight":0,"compare_at_price":64995,"inventory_quantity":0,"inventory_management":"shopify","inventory_policy":"continue","barcode":"","requires_selling_plan":false,"selling_plan_allocations":[]}],"images":["\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1011\/0560\/products\/MTH-70-2120-1-Dash-8-Diesel-Engine-_Conrail_-w-PS3-_6-Wheel-Truck_-w1a.jpg?v=1588102299"],"featured_image":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1011\/0560\/products\/MTH-70-2120-1-Dash-8-Diesel-Engine-_Conrail_-w-PS3-_6-Wheel-Truck_-w1a.jpg?v=1588102299","options":["Title"],"media":[{"alt":"MTH 70-2120-1 - Dash-8 Diesel Engine \"Conrail\" w\/ PS3 (6-Wheel Truck) ","id":8580354736263,"position":1,"preview_image":{"aspect_ratio":3.75,"height":640,"width":2400,"src":"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1011\/0560\/products\/MTH-70-2120-1-Dash-8-Diesel-Engine-_Conrail_-w-PS3-_6-Wheel-Truck_-w1a.jpg?v=1588102299"},"aspect_ratio":3.75,"height":640,"media_type":"image","src":"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1011\/0560\/products\/MTH-70-2120-1-Dash-8-Diesel-Engine-_Conrail_-w-PS3-_6-Wheel-Truck_-w1a.jpg?v=1588102299","width":2400}],"requires_selling_plan":false,"selling_plan_groups":[],"content":"\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRoad Name: Conrail (Quality)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRoad Number: \u003cspan\u003e6063\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProduct Line: RailKing 1 Gauge\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eScale: G Scale\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRelease: Aug. 2018\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n[TABS]\n\u003ch5\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeatures:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIntricately Detailed Polycarbonate Body\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDetailed Truck Sides, Pilots and Fuel Tank\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMetal Handrails and Horn\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMoveable Roof Fans\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMetal Body Side Grilles\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDetachable Snow Plow\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e(2) Handpainted Engineer Cab Figures\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMetal Wheels, Axles and Gears\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e(2) Hook \u0026amp; 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Although the first demonstrator version had only 3,200 hp, most of the Dash 8s had 4,000 hp when delivered and were therefore designated Dash 8-40. Because GE builds its diesel locomotives in five modules, it was able to customize its Dash 8s for each buyer to an unusual degree.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSome railroads ordered their Dash 8s with conventional cabs, while others opted for the wider North American or comfort cabs, identified by a \"W\" in the engine name. Some Dash 8s have 4-wheel trucks - denoted with a \"B\" - while a Dash 8-40C has 6-wheel trucks. This variety meant that these diesels, which were designed for fast freight duty, also found a home in Amtrak passenger service. Despite their many differences, all Dash 8s share microprocessor control. The microprocessor, a small computer, regulates rpm, fuel injection volume, generator excitation, and many other operational features to make the Dash 8s run more efficiently than any diesels before them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe microprocessor in the Dash-8 prototype recognizes if the engine is overheating while in a tunnel, as opposed to a malfunction on the open rails, and allows it to keep operating a full power for ten minutes, so the crew doesn't find itself stranded in a tunnel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eVideo:\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ciframe width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/EIRhjtms0Ic\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n[\/TABS]"}