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.
EMD SD40-2 Data Sheet - The Diesel Shop
Locomotive Wheel Base: 53'-07" Minimum Turning Radious: 30 degrees --Fuel Oil: 3200; Lubricating Oil: 395 Engine Cooling Water: 275; Sand Capacity: 56 cu. ft. Options:-Artwork by Jean-Denis Bachand; Reference Sources: Diesel Locomtoives, Vol.2, by Bob Hayden Illustrated Treasury of GM Locomotives, by James W. Kerr
EMD's "SD40" and "SD40-2": A Timeless Design - American-Rails.com
Aug 21, 2024 · The new computer system controlled everything from voltage regulation, battery charging and excitation and throttle response to wheel-slip control, dynamic brakes, and the locomotive's sanders. The SD40-2 also featured EMD's latest AR10 alternator; its rectifier - with four banks of solid state silicon diodes - could quickly convert AC to DC ...
List of preserved EMD SD40-series locomotives - Wikipedia
This is a summary, listing every diesel locomotive from the SD40-series in preservation. This list includes the models SD40, SDP40, SD40A, SD40-2, SDP40F, SD40T-2, SD40-2W, SD40-2S. Undergoing restoration to operating condition by Railexco in Eden Prairie, Minnesota.
EMD SD40 - Wikipedia
The SD40 is a member of EMD's long-running Special Duty class of locomotives, which all are built with 6 axles. In 1966, EMD updated its locomotive catalog with entirely new models, all powered by the new 645 diesel engine.
EMD SD40-2 | Locomotive Wiki | Fandom
The Electro Motive Division SD40-2 is a six-axle, 3,000 hp diesel locomotive built from 1972 to 1986. It is an upgrade of the original EMD SD40; being part of EMD's "Dash 2" line.
EMD SD40-2 - Trains And Locomotives Wiki
The EMD (Electro Motive Division) SD40-2 (pronounced SD40 "Dash 2") is a type of six-axle, 16-cylinder 3,000hp (though, in some cases 3,200hp and/or 3,300hp) diesel locomotive built from 1972 to 1986.
Union Pacific "Fast Forties" High Speed SD40-2s - UtahRails.net
Feb 20, 2009 · Of the 686 units (UP 3123-3808) delivered to the pre-merger Union Pacific from 1972 to 1980, four (UP 3804-3808) were a special SD40-2 model that EMD called SD40-2S, for SD40-2 Special, that included several enhancements to the regular SD40-2 specification, along with a slightly longer car body.
SD40/40-2/40T-2/40-2W/40-2F - RailroadfanWiki
Feb 15, 2010 · The Electromotive Division SD40-2 is a 6 axle, 3,000 HP diesel-electric locomotive built by EMD from 1972 until 1986. Like the SD40 before it, it's 645 engine puts out 3,000 HP. The SD40-2 is considered the most successful diesel locomotive of all …
Union Pacific's Last Four SD40-2s - UtahRails.net
May 17, 2024 · These four KCS locomotives were essentially an SD50 carbody on an SD40-2 frame, and had 3500 horsepower with the Super Series wheel control system, and were equipped with the larger AR16 alternator. In December 1980, EMD built six SD50S units for N&W, numbered as N&W 6500-6505.