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Diesel locomotive

EMD SD40T-2

Built by EMD

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
3 units

Overview of the EMD SD40T-2

Discover the robust EMD SD40T-2 locomotive, a powerful diesel unit renowned for its reliable performance.

This iconic locomotive, also known as the "Tunnel Motor" due to its distinctive radiator design, was built by EMD between 1972 and 1989.

With a formidable power output of 2240 kW and a top speed of 110 km/h, the SD40T-2 has served numerous railways across the United States and Peru, including Southern Pacific, Denver & Rio Grande Western, and Union Pacific.

Its sturdy Co'Co' wheel arrangement, 1435 mm gauge, and impressive dimensions of 20.98 m length make it a versatile workhorse for heavy freight operations.

Explore the legacy of the SD40T-2, a staple in North American railroading for decades.

EMD SD40T-2 technical specifications

Value
SeriesSD40-2
FamilyDash 2
Built byEMD · 1972–19893 units
Top speed110 km/h68 mph
Power output2,240 kW3,004 hp
Track gauge1,435 mmStandard gauge4 ft 8½ in
UIC axle arrangementCo'Co'
Length20.98 m68 ft 10 in
Width3.13 m10 ft 3 in
Height4.75 m15 ft 7 in
Weight170 t374,785 lb
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Operators of the EMD SD40T-2

Railway companies that have operated the SD40T-2, with the class designation used by each of them.

OperatorClassCountry
Ferrocarril Central AndinoFCCA SD40T-2Peru
Chicago, Fort Wayne and Eastern RailroadCFE SD40T-2United States
Denver & Rio Grande Western RailroadDRGW SD40T-2United States
Duluth, Missabe and Iron Range RailwayDMIR SD40T-2United States
New York, Susquehanna and Western RailwayNYSW SD40T-2United States
R.J. Corman Railroad/Pennsylvania LinesRJCP SD40T-2United States
Railway Service Contractors IncMJRX SD40T-2United States
Southern Pacific Transportation CompanySP SD40T-2United States
Trona RailwayTRC SD40T-2United States
Union Pacific RailroadUP SD40T-2United States
Wheeling and Lake Erie RailwayWE SD40T-2United States

EMD SD40T-2 photos

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