EMD SD40M-2

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

Axle arrangement

Co'Co'

Overview of the EMD SD40M-2

Discover the powerful SD40M-2 diesel locomotive, a true workhorse in the railway industry.

With an impressive length of 20.98 meters and a substantial weight of 170 tons, this locomotive is built for heavy-duty tasks.

Designed by EMD and GMD, it belongs to the Dash 2 family and shares the SD40-2 series lineage, featuring a robust Co'Co' axle configuration.

Capable of reaching speeds up to 110 km/h and delivering 2240 kW of power, the SD40M-2 has proudly served major US railroads like Southern Pacific, Kyle Railroad, and Wisconsin and Southern Railroad.

Its 1435 mm gauge ensures compatibility with extensive rail networks, while its width of 3.13 meters and height of 4.75 meters highlight its commanding presence.

EMD SD40M-2 technical specifications

	Value	Imperial / US
Series	SD40-2
Family	Dash 2
Built by	EMD, GMD
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 SD40M-2

Railway companies that have operated the SD40M-2, with the class designation used by each of them.

Operator	Class	Country
CIT Equipment Finance Corporation	CITX SD40M-2	United States
Kyle Railroad	KYLE SD40M-2	United States
Louisville and Indiana Railroad	LIRC SD40M-2	United States
Southern Pacific Transportation Company	SP SD40M-2	United States
Wisconsin and Southern Railroad	WSOR SD40M-2	United States