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Diesel locomotive

EMD SD45T-2R

Built by EMD

Track gauge
1,435 mm
Standard gauge
Axle arrangement
Co'Co'

Overview of the EMD SD45T-2R

Explore the powerful EMD SD45T-2R diesel locomotive, a robust and reliable workhorse renowned for its strength and dependability.

Originally built by EMD, this locomotive underwent significant refurbishment by the Southern Pacific Transportation Company in the United States, becoming known as the SP SD45T-2R.

The St. Louis Southwestern Railway also successfully operated the SSW SD45T-2R, highlighting its versatile capabilities.

Featuring a standard gauge of 1435 mm and a Co'Co' axle configuration, the SD45T-2R has proven itself an indispensable asset in freight operations.

This locomotive embodies EMD's engineering prowess and the ongoing evolution of diesel traction for demanding railway applications.

Information sourced from Wikipedia details its technical specifications and operational history.

EMD SD45T-2R technical specifications

Value
Built byEMD
RefurbishedSP
Track gauge1,435 mmStandard gauge4 ft 8½ in
UIC axle arrangementCo'Co'
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Operators of the EMD SD45T-2R

Railway companies that have operated the SD45T-2R, with the class designation used by each of them.

OperatorClassCountry
Southern Pacific Transportation CompanySP SD45T-2RUnited States
St. Louis Southwestern RailwaySSW SD45T-2RUnited States

EMD SD45T-2R photos

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