Locomotives Phases - GE C32-8, C39-8, C39-8E

These detail differences are based on my own observations.

C32-8, C39-8

C39-8 Production variations

There are no significant production variations to warrant phases. There were some minor detail changes that occurred over the production run:

• NS 8550-8563
• covered front jacking pad
• rectangular rear jacking pad
• framed rear intakes
• two dynamic brake intakes
• NS 8564-8613
• angular rear jacking pad
• three dynamic brake intakes
• NS 8614-8638
• flush rear intakes
• CR 6000-6021, NS 8639-8663
• exposed front jacking pad
• rectangular rear jacking pad

Other details

• Most versions can be seen with a mix of Adirondack and GSC truck castings.
• NS versions had original bolted panel at left rear of hood replaced by two doors.
• C32-8 is 2' 9" shorter (67' 11") with length removed in fuel tank and center section of hood.

Transition: C39-8 to C39-8E

• Raised and angular cab roof, with horizontal cab headlights
• Streamlined dynamic brake/central air intake area (fewer doors and seams)
• Hood made same width along entire length
• Less-visible door hinges
• Standard double door latches (replacing single central door handles)
• Shorter central hood doors
• Canted radiator intakes
• Neater rear hood doors and intakes
• New rear hood end with vertical headlights

C39-8E

No major production variations.  NS 8664-8688 was the only order.  Most ride on Adirondack truck castings. Overall look shared with B39-8E, B40-8 and C40-8.

Transition: C39-8E to C40-8

• Longer fuel tank
• Air reservoirs moved from fuel tank ends to notch in right fuel tank side
• Front (or dual) anticlimbers added