© trainspo.comEMD BB SD40-2
Built by EMD, GMD
Overview of the EMD BB SD40-2
Discover the powerful BB SD40-2 locomotive, a versatile diesel workhorse renowned for its robust performance and reliability.
This impressive machine, built by EMD and GMD, boasts a formidable weight of 180 tons and a top speed of 110 km/h, making it ideal for heavy-duty rail operations.
The BB SD40-2 features a unique Bo'Bo'+Bo'Bo' UIC axle configuration and operates on a 1000 mm gauge, perfectly suited for specific railway networks.
It has been a key player in the railway landscape of Brazil, serving operators like Ferrovia Centro-Atlântica (FCA) and Vale Logística Integrada (VLI) under their respective BB40-2 classes.
Explore the capabilities of this significant diesel locomotive and its contributions to rail transport.
EMD BB SD40-2 technical specifications
| Value | Imperial / US | |
|---|---|---|
| Series | SD40-2 | |
| Built by | EMD, GMD | |
| Top speed | 110 km/h68 mph | |
| Track gauge | 1,000 mmMetre gauge3 ft 3⅜ in | |
| UIC axle arrangement | Bo'Bo'+Bo'Bo' | |
| Weight | 180 t396,832 lb |
Operators of the EMD BB SD40-2
Railway companies that have operated the BB SD40-2, with the class designation used by each of them.
| Operator | Class | Country |
|---|---|---|
| Ferrovia Centro-Atlântica | FCA BB40-2 | Brazil |
| Vale Logística Integrada | VLI BB40-2 | Brazil |
EMD BB SD40-2 photos
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