GE AC4400CW at a glance
| Builder | GE Transportation |
|---|---|
| Power | 4,400 hp |
| Prime mover | GE 7FDL-16 |
| Wheel arrangement | C-C |
| Traction | AC |
| Production era | 1993–2004 |
| Length | About 73 ft |
| Typical role | Heavy road freight |
Why it mattered
The AC4400CW helped make AC traction common in North American heavy freight service. Its electronic traction controls delivered strong low-speed adhesion for coal, grain and mountain-grade work.
How to identify it
Look for a large six-axle GE wide-cab road locomotive with the proportions of the Dash 9/AC4400 era. Exact identification requires the road number because related GE models share similar bodies.
What AC4400CW means
AC identifies alternating-current traction, 4400 identifies the 4,400-horsepower rating, and CW refers to six powered axles with a wide North American safety cab.
Where it worked
Large fleets served railroads including Union Pacific, CSX, Canadian Pacific, BNSF predecessors and other North American operators.
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