EMD SDP40F - Wikipedia
The EMD SDP40F is a six-axle 3,000 hp (2.2 MW) C-C diesel–electric locomotive built by General Motors Electro-Motive Division (EMD) from 1973 to 1974. Based on Santa Fe's EMD FP45, EMD built 150 for Amtrak, the operator of most intercity passenger trains in the United States.
SDP40F - RailroadfanWiki
Aug 3, 2011 · The Electromotive Division SDP40F is a 6 axle, 3,000 HP diesel-electric locomotive built by EMD for Amtrak from 1973 to 1974. The locomotive was a cowled, passenger version of the SD40-2.
Amtrak SDP40F 600 - TRAINZland
Amtrak SDP40F 600. Amtrak's SDP40F diesel locomotive, built in 1973 through 1974, 150 units were built. Their purpose was to take over long distance trains, and were fitted with steam generators for heating.
"SDP40F": Amtrak's First New Road Power - American-Rails.com
Dec 4, 2024 · The SDP40F's stretched frame was four feet longer than a traditional SD40-2 (72' 4") to house the steam generator and necessary water supply for passenger service. It utilized EMD's latest prime mover, the 16-cylinder, model 645E3, that could produce 3,000 horsepower.
Amtrak SDP40F diesel locomotives - Trains
Dec 8, 2024 · Amtrak SDP40F diesel locomotives were derived from the best-selling SD40-2 platform but were far from a success on their own. The SDP40F shared its 72-foot, 4-inch frame with the predecessor passenger unit FP45 from 1967.
Santa Fe SDF40-2's - Railfan
The SDP40F's had anticlimbers mounted above their plow pilots, but lacked true front platforms with handrails as on the FP45's. The route of the Southwest Limited was predominantly FRA Class 5 track equipped with Automatic Train Stop, good for 90 mph operation.
SDP40F/SDF40-2 - The Diesel Shop
Built in 1973/74, the SDP40F was in short a FP45 that incorporated Dash 2 technology, including the HT-C six-axle truck. On paper, the 3000-hp "F-unit" should have been a success.
EMD SDP40F Diesel-Electric Locomotive | Trains and Railroads
The EMD SDP40F was a six-axle 3,000 hp (2.2 MW) C-C diesel–electric locomotive built by General Motors Electro-Motive Division (EMD) from 1973 to 1974. Based on Santa Fe's EMD FP45, EMD built 150 for Amtrak.
Amtrak Photo Archive - the SDP40F Locomotives 500-549
When Amtrak started, almost everything it inherited was tired. One of the first new equipment purchased were new, state of the art locomotives. After all. if failed, locomotives would be sold, but what would you do with new passenger cars if Amtrak failed. A three thousand horsepower locomotive, based on the popular SD-40.
EMD SDP40F - Locomotive Wiki
The EMD SDP40F was a six-axle, 3000 HP diesel passenger locomotive produced by General Motors Electro-Motive Division specifically for Amtrak. It is essentially an SD40 locomotive with a cowl body and a steam generator.
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