EMD SDP45

Built by EMD

Power output

2,680 kW

3,594 hp

Track gauge

1,435 mm

Standard gauge

Years built

1967–1970

52 units

Axle arrangement

Co'Co'

Overview of the EMD SDP45

Discover the powerful and reliable SDP45 diesel locomotive.

Built by EMD between 1967 and 1970, this locomotive served major railway companies like Burlington Northern and Conrail in the United States.

Boasting 2680 kW of power and an EMD 20-645E3 prime mover, the SDP45 was an excellent choice for freight and passenger transport.

Its robust design and performance have made it a classic in the railway world.

The SDP45, with its Co'Co' classification and 1435 mm gauge, represents a piece of railway history.

Railway companies that have operated the SDP45, with the class designation used by each of them.

Operator	Class	Country
Burlington Northern	BN SDP45	United States
Conrail: Consolidated Rail Corporation	CR SDP45	United States
Conrail: Consolidated Rail Corporation	CR SDP45	United States
VMV Enterprises, Inc	VMVX SDP45	United States