EMD F45

Built by EMD

Power output

2,680 kW

3,594 hp

Track gauge

1,435 mm

Standard gauge

Years built

1968–1971

Axle arrangement

Co'Co'

Overview of the EMD F45

Discover the powerful EMD F45 diesel locomotive.

This iconic diesel-electric locomotive, model F45, boasts a robust EMD 20-645E3 prime mover and an impressive power output of 2680 kW.

Originally built by EMD between 1968 and 1971, the F45 features a Co'Co' axle arrangement and operates on a 1435 mm gauge.

It served with distinguished railways such as the Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe Railway, Burlington Northern, Great Northern Railway, and New York, Susquehanna and Western Railway in the United States.

Explore the history and specifications of this significant piece of American railway heritage.

EMD F45 technical specifications

	Value	Imperial / US
Series	EMD F45
Built by	EMD · 1968–1971
Power output	2,680 kW3,594 hp	3,594 hp
Prime mover	EMD 20-645E3
Track gauge	1,435 mmStandard gauge4 ft 8½ in	4 ft 8½ in
UIC axle arrangement	Co'Co'

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Operators of the EMD F45

Railway companies that have operated the F45, with the class designation used by each of them.

Operator	Class	Country
Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe Railway	ATSF F45	United States
Burlington Northern	BN F45	United States
Great Northern Railway	GN F45	United States
New York, Susquehanna and Western Railway	NYSW F45	United States