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Diesel locomotive

EMD SDP40F

Built by EMD

Top speed
160 km/h
99 mph
Power output
2,240 kW
3,004 hp
Length
22.05 m
72 ft 4 in
Track gauge
1,435 mm
Standard gauge
Years built
1973–1974
Axle arrangement
Co'Co'

Overview of the EMD SDP40F

Discover the iconic SDP40F diesel locomotive, a workhorse of American rail transport.

Built by EMD between 1973 and 1974, this powerful locomotive boasts a top speed of 160 km/h.

Its robust design features a Co'Co' wheel arrangement and a potent EMD 16-645E3 prime mover generating 2240 kW of power.

The SDP40F played a significant role for Amtrak and was also operated by the Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe Railway.

Explore its specifications, including a length of 22.05 meters and a width of 3.15 meters, all on a standard 1435 mm gauge track.

EMD SDP40F technical specifications

Value
Built byEMD · 1973–1974
Top speed160 km/h99 mph
Power output2,240 kW3,004 hp
Prime moverEMD 16-645E3
Track gauge1,435 mmStandard gauge4 ft 8½ in
UIC axle arrangementCo'Co'
Length22.05 m72 ft 4 in
Width3.15 m10 ft 4 in
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Operators of the EMD SDP40F

Railway companies that have operated the SDP40F, with the class designation used by each of them.

OperatorClassCountry
Amtrak National Railroad Passenger CorporationAMTK SDP40FUnited States
Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe RailwayATSF SDF40-2United States

EMD SDP40F photos

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