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EMD SD50-2 – photo 1© trainspo.com
Diesel locomotive

EMD SD50-2

Built by EMD, GMD

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

Overview of the EMD SD50-2

Discover the power and versatility of the SD50-2 diesel locomotive, a robust workhorse built by EMD and GMD. This impressive engine is designed for demanding rail operations, featuring a Co'Co' axle configuration for optimal traction and performance on 1435 mm (standard) gauge tracks.

The SD50-2, known for its reliability, has served with distinction, notably with the Reading Blue Mountain and Northern Railroad in the United States, where it operates as part of their RBMN SD50-2 class.

Explore detailed information and see the SD50-2 in action through a collection of stunning photographs. This locomotive represents a significant part of modern railway history and engineering prowess.

EMD SD50-2 technical specifications

Value
Built byEMD, GMD
Track gauge1,435 mmStandard gauge4 ft 8½ in
UIC axle arrangementCo'Co'

Operators of the EMD SD50-2

Railway companies that have operated the SD50-2, with the class designation used by each of them.

OperatorClassCountry
Reading Blue Mountain and Northern RailroadRBMN SD50-2United States

EMD SD50-2 photos

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