GTLW GP402N

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GTLW GP402N
Type and origin
Power typeNuclear-Electric
BuilderGateway Turtle Locomotive Works
ModelGP402N
Build dateJanuary 1995
Total produced2
Specifications
Configuration:
 • AARB-B+B-B
Gauge4 ft 8 12 in (1,435 mm)
Trucks2
Performance figures
Maximum speed75 mph (121 km/h)
Power output12,000 hp (8,900 kW)
Career
OperatorsTurtleTram
Class1
LocaleNorth America
DeliveredFebruary 1995
First runFebruary 1995
Last runJune 2004
RetiredJune 2004
ScrappedJune 2004
Current ownerTurtleTram
DispositionAll Scrapped

The GTLW GP402N was an experimental nuclear power locomotive built by Gateway Turtle Locomotive Works in 1995. The design consisted of two GP40s delivered from CGTR that were heavily damaged being combined and replaced with nuclear power.