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Diesel locomotive

EMD SD40E

Built by EMD, GMD

Power output
2,238 kW
3,001 hp
Track gauge
1,435 mm
Standard gauge
Axle arrangement
Co'Co'

Overview of the EMD SD40E

Discover the powerful SD40E diesel locomotive, a robust workhorse that has served the United States with distinction.

This versatile locomotive, bearing the class designation NS SD40E, is a testament to American railway engineering and innovation.

Built by EMD and GMD, and refurbished by Norfolk Southern Railway, the SD40E showcases impressive power output of 2238 kW.

Its 1435 mm gauge and Co'Co' wheel arrangement ensure exceptional stability and performance on the rails, making it a reliable choice for demanding operations.

EMD SD40E technical specifications

Value
SeriesSD50
Built byEMD, GMD
RefurbishedNS
Power output2,238 kW3,001 hp
Track gauge1,435 mmStandard gauge4 ft 8½ in
UIC axle arrangementCo'Co'

Operators of the EMD SD40E

Railway companies that have operated the SD40E, with the class designation used by each of them.

OperatorClassCountry
Norfolk Southern RailwayNS SD40EUnited States

EMD SD40E photos

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