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Diesel locomotive

EMD SD40-2u

Built by EMD

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

Overview of the EMD SD40-2u

Discover the powerful SD40-2u diesel locomotive, a robust workhorse built by EMD in 1977.

This impressive locomotive features a Co'Co' axle configuration and a standard gauge of 1435 mm, showcasing American railway engineering.

Specifically designed for the Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe Railway, the SD40-2u underwent a significant refurbishment in 1988, earning its ATSF SD40-2u designation.

Explore the rich history and technical specifications of this iconic model, a true powerhouse on the rails.

EMD SD40-2u technical specifications

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