The EMD SD40 is a model of 6-axle diesel-electric locomotive built by General Motors Electro-Motive Division between January 1966 and August 1972. 1,268 locomotives were built …

Feb 20, 2025 · The SD40 series was EMD's turbocharged models in its new 645 line. The standard SD40 sold more than 1,200 examples, illustrating the industry's desire for higher …

EMD SD40 Data Sheet

Like its predecessor in EMD's catalog, the SD35, the SD40 is a high-horsepower, six-axle freight locomotive. The SD40 is a member of EMD's long-running S pecial D uty class of locomotives, …

The EMD SD40 is an American 6-axle diesel-electric locomotive built by General Motors Electro-Motive Division between January 1966 and August 1972.

Feb 1, 2025 · The SD40 was introduced in 1966 as an evolution of the SD35. It saw the introduction of EMD's 645-series engine, which used the same engine block dimensions as …

Mar 25, 2024 · History and overview of the EMD SD40 six-axle, 3,000-hp diesel locomotive and the railroads that operated it

Jan 17, 2024 · 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 …

The EMD SD40-2 is a 3,000-horsepower (2,200 kW) C-C diesel–electric locomotive built by EMD from 1972 to 1997. The SD40-2 was introduced in January 1972 as part of EMD's Dash 2 …

Oct 5, 2018 · In many respects, EMD's SD40 is nearly identical to its improved successor, the SD40-2. Both use a turbocharged, 16-cylinder 16-645E3 prime mover that produces 3,000hp. …