© trainspo.comEMD SD60M
Built by EMD, GMD
Overview of the EMD SD60M
Discover the EMD SD60M, a powerful diesel locomotive built for heavy freight transport.
This robust engine, manufactured between 1989 and 1993, boasts an impressive 2800 kW power output from its reliable EMD 16-710G3A prime mover.
With its Co'Co' axle arrangement, the SD60M offers excellent traction, making it ideal for pulling long and heavy trains across the United States.
It's a versatile workhorse, serving numerous prominent railway companies including Burlington Northern, BNSF Railway, CSX Transportation, and Union Pacific Railroad.
EMD SD60M technical specifications
| Value | Imperial / US | |
|---|---|---|
| Series | SD60 | |
| Built by | EMD, GMD · 1989–1993460 units | |
| Power output | 2,800 kW3,755 hp | |
| Prime mover | EMD 16-710G3A | |
| Track gauge | 1,435 mmStandard gauge4 ft 8½ in | |
| UIC axle arrangement | Co'Co' |
Operators of the EMD SD60M
Railway companies that have operated the SD60M, with the class designation used by each of them.
| Operator | Class | Country |
|---|---|---|
| Allegheny Valley Railroad | AVR SD60M | United States |
| BNSF Railway | BNSF SD60M | United States |
| Buffalo and Pittsburgh Railroad | BPRR SD60M | United States |
| Burlington Northern | BN SD60M | United States |
| CSX Transportation | CSXT SD60M | United States |
| Norfolk Southern Railway | NS SD60M | United States |
| Soo Line Railroad | SOO SD60M | United States |
| Union Pacific Railroad | UP SD60M | United States |
| Webb Asset Management | WAMX SD60M | United States |
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