This was one of the earliest models in the Dash 8 Series.
 Only 10 of the model were built, in 1984.
 All of them were delivered to Conrail.

Initially, these units were painted in Conrail's standard blue livery.
In 1997, Conrail assigned all 10 of them to "Ballast Express" service, and they were repainted into a gray version of the Quality scheme.

One C32-8 was eventually bought by Brasil Ferrovias (BF), after being retired by Conrail.
However, this unit developed problems with its electronics, and was therefore decommissioned to supply parts for the mechanically similar C30-7As operated on the Cutralle–Quintela railroad.

Prime mover: GE 12-cylinder V-type 7FDL-12 four stroke diesel engine
Power output: 3,200 hp (2,390 kW)
This was one of the earliest models in the Dash 8 Series.  Only 10 of the model were built, in 1984.  All of them were delivered to Conrail.
Initially, these units were painted in Conrail's standard blue livery. In 1997, Conrail assigned all 10 of them to "Ballast Express" service, and they were repainted into a gray version of the Quality scheme.
One C32-8 was eventually bought by Brasil Ferrovias (BF), after being retired by Conrail. However, this unit developed problems with its electronics, and was therefore decommissioned to supply parts for the mechanically similar C30-7As operated on the Cutralle–Quintela railroad.
Prime mover: GE 12-cylinder V-type 7FDL-12 four stroke diesel engine
Power output: 3,200 hp (2,390 kW)
GE Dash 8 Series