EMD SD40T-3

Built by EMD

Track gauge

1,435 mm

Standard gauge

Years built

1972–1975

Axle arrangement

Co'Co'

Overview of the EMD SD40T-3

Discover the EMD SD40T-3, a powerful diesel locomotive renowned for its robust design and unwavering reliability. Built by EMD between 1972 and 1975, this unit is based on the SD45T-2 series, featuring a distinctive Co'Co' axle configuration.

The SD40T-3 found its operational home with prominent railway companies in the United States, including the Bessemer and Lake Erie Railroad and the Duluth, Missabe and Iron Range Railway. Its 1435 mm gauge made it a versatile workhorse for freight operations.

Explore the details of this impressive American diesel locomotive and its significant contributions to railway history.

EMD SD40T-3 technical specifications

	Value	Imperial / US
Series	SD45T-2
Built by	EMD · 1972–1975
Track gauge	1,435 mmStandard gauge4 ft 8½ in	4 ft 8½ in
UIC axle arrangement	Co'Co'

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Operators of the EMD SD40T-3

Railway companies that have operated the SD40T-3, with the class designation used by each of them.

Operator	Class	Country
Bessemer and Lake Erie Railroad	BLE SD40T-3	United States
Bessemer and Lake Erie Railroad	BLE SD40T-3	United States
Duluth, Missabe and Iron Range Railway	DMIR SD40T-3	United States