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Diesel locomotive

EMD SD40-2R

Built by EMD, GMD

Top speed

110 km/h

68 mph

Power output

2,240 kW

3,004 hp

Weight

170 t

374,785 lb

Length

20.98 m

68 ft 10 in

Track gauge

1,435 mm

Standard gauge

Years built

1972–1989

Overview of the EMD SD40-2R

Discover the robust SD40-2R diesel locomotive, a powerful and reliable workhorse of the rails.

Originally built by EMD and GMD between 1972 and 1989, this unit is a notable member of the Dash 2 family, renowned for its enduring performance.

This particular SD40-2R, refurbished by the Illinois Central Railroad in 2009, boasts an impressive 2240 kW power output and a top speed of 110 km/h.

Measuring 20.98 meters in length and weighing 170 tons, it's a substantial locomotive well-suited for heavy-duty transport in the United States.

With its standard gauge of 1435 mm and Co'Co' wheel arrangement, the SD40-2R exemplifies versatility and capability across diverse rail lines.

EMD SD40-2R technical specifications

	Value	Imperial / US
Series	SD40-2
Family	Dash 2
Built by	EMD, GMD · 1972–1989
Refurbished	Illinois Central - 2009 (2009)
Top speed	110 km/h68 mph	68 mph
Power output	2,240 kW3,004 hp	3,004 hp
Track gauge	1,435 mmStandard gauge4 ft 8½ in	4 ft 8½ in
UIC axle arrangement	Co'Co'
Length	20.98 m68 ft 10 in	68 ft 10 in
Width	3.13 m10 ft 3 in	10 ft 3 in
Height	4.75 m15 ft 7 in	15 ft 7 in
Weight	170 t374,785 lb	374,785 lb

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Operators of the EMD SD40-2R

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

Operator	Class	Country
Illinois Central Railroad	IC SD40-2R	United States

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