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Diesel locomotive

EMD SD24

Built by EMD

Power output
1,800 kW
2,414 hp
Track gauge
1,435 mm
Standard gauge
Years built
1958–1963
224 units
Axle arrangement
Co'Co'

Overview of the EMD SD24

Discover the iconic EMD SD24 locomotive, a powerful diesel engine that left its mark on American railways.

Built between 1958 and 1963, this Co'Co' classified locomotive is renowned for its robustness and reliability.

The EMD SD24 served esteemed railway companies such as the Chicago, Burlington and Quincy Railroad, Indiana Harbor Belt Railroad, and Union Pacific Railroad, playing a vital role in freight transportation.

Featuring an EMD 16-567D3 prime mover and an 1800 kW power output, the SD24 was synonymous with strength and efficiency.

Explore the history and legacy of this remarkable diesel locomotive in its various forms, including the SD24B and SD24M variants.

EMD SD24 technical specifications

Value
SeriesEMD SD24
Built byEMD · 1958–1963224 units
Power output1,800 kW2,414 hp
Prime moverEMD 16-567D3
Track gauge1,435 mmStandard gauge4 ft 8½ in
UIC axle arrangementCo'Co'

Operators of the EMD SD24

Railway companies that have operated the SD24, with the class designation used by each of them.

OperatorClassCountry
Chicago, Burlington and Quincy RailroadCBQ SD24United States
Indiana Harbor Belt RailroadIHB SD20United States
Union Pacific RailroadUP SD24United States
Union Pacific RailroadUP SD24BUnited States
Union Pacific RailroadUP SD24MUnited States

EMD SD24 photos

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