EMD SD40 - Wikipedia
The EMD SD40 is an American 6-axle diesel-electric locomotive built by General Motors Electro-Motive Division between January 1966 and August 1972. 1,268 locomotives were built between 1966 and 1972.
EMD's "SD40" and "SD40-2": A Timeless Design - American-Rails.com
The SD40 was introduced in January, 1966 when Chicago & North Western #867 rolled out of La Grange. This model was EMD's turbocharged, 16-cylinder variant and could provide 3,000 horsepower. By this time railroads were realizing the benefits of high horsepower, high tractive effort locomotives.
EMD SD40-2 - Wikipedia
The EMD SD40-2 is a 3,000-horsepower (2,200 kW) C-C diesel–electric locomotive built by EMD from 1972 to 1989. The SD40-2 was introduced in January 1972 as part of EMD's Dash 2 series, competing against the GE U30C.
A great diesel: EMD SD40 - Trains
2024年3月25日 · History and overview of the EMD SD40 six-axle, 3,000-hp diesel locomotive and the railroads that operated it.
EMD SD40 Data Sheet - The Diesel Shop
Model: GM. Weight: 368,000 lbs. Traction Motors: Six GM - D77. Tractive Effort (starting) 92,000 lbs @25%. Tractive Effort (continuous): 82,100 lbs @ 11 mph. Multiple Unit Capability: Yes. Dynamic Braking: Yes. Auxilary Generator: Delco A8102. Alternator: Delco 14.
EMD SD40T-2 - Wikipedia
The SD40T-2 is a model of diesel-electric locomotive built by General Motors Electro-Motive Division in the United States. The SD40T-2 is equipped with a 16-cylinder EMD 645E3 diesel engine producing 3,000 horsepower (2,240 kW). 312 SD40T-2s were built for three railroads in the United States between April 1974 and July 1980.
EMD SD40 - Trains and Railroads
The EMD SD40 is an American 6-axle diesel-electric locomotive built by General Motors Electro-Motive Division between January 1966 and August 1972.
The 40 Series Line: Zenith of EMD – Vintage Diesel Design
2019年11月14日 · As the SD45’s popularity waned, railroads turned to EMD’s next most powerful model, the 3,000 HP SD40. Using the 16-645E3 turbocharged engine, the SD40 represented the first truly versatile 6 axle locomotive.
Norfolk & Western's High-Hood SD40-2 Units - Diesel Era
General Motors’ Electro-Motive Division (EMD) produced more than 4,000 SD40-2 diesel locomotives from the model’s introduction in early 1972 until the last unit was built in 1984. Considered by many to be among the finest EMD models ever offered, many SD40-2s are still going strong in 2023.
EMD SD40 Diesel-Electric Locomotive - Railroad Junction
2024年1月17日 · To expedite production and keep costs manageable, the line of new locos for GM's Electro-Motive Division (EMD) utilized the same cab, air brakes, generator components, and overall frame - while their designations signified total …