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ATSF SD40-2u – photo 1© trainspo.com
Diesel locomotive

ATSF SD40-2u

Built by EMD

Track gauge
1,435 mm
Standard gauge
Years built
1977
Axle arrangement
Co'Co'

Overview of the ATSF SD40-2u

Discover the powerful EMD SD40-2u diesel locomotive, a workhorse of the rails.

Originally built by EMD in 1977, this versatile locomotive served with distinction on the Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe Railway (ATSF).

The SD40-2u was refurbished by ATSF in 1988, further enhancing its capabilities and ensuring continued reliable service.

Featuring a Co'Co' wheel arrangement and a standard gauge of 1435 mm, this locomotive is a testament to robust American railway engineering.

Explore the legacy of the SD40-2u, a significant piece of United States railroad history.

ATSF SD40-2u technical specifications

Value
Built byEMD · 1977
RefurbishedATSF 1988
Track gauge1,435 mmStandard gauge4 ft 8½ in
UIC axle arrangementCo'Co'

Operators of the ATSF SD40-2u

Railway companies that have operated the SD40-2u, with the class designation used by each of them.

OperatorClassCountry
Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe RailwayATSF SD40-2uUnited States

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