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Diesel locomotive

Reggiane SD40-2B

Built by EMD, GMD

Top speed
110 km/h
68 mph
Power output
2,240 kW
3,004 hp
Weight
170 t
374,785 lb
Length
20.98 m
68 ft 10 in
Track gauge
1,435 mm
Standard gauge
Years built
1972–1989

Overview of the Reggiane SD40-2B

Discover the powerful EMD SD40-2B diesel locomotive, a versatile workhorse designed for demanding railway operations.

This robust locomotive, identified by its slug "sd40-2b", showcases the enduring "Dash 2" family lineage from EMD.

Originally built between 1972 and 1989, many SD40-2B units have been expertly refurbished by companies like Bombardier and Reggiane, extending their operational life.

With a formidable 2240 kW power output from its EMD 16-645E3 prime mover, it can reach speeds of up to 110 km/h, making it suitable for various freight applications.

The SD40-2B, with its standard gauge of 1435 mm and Co'Co' axle arrangement, boasts impressive dimensions, measuring 20.98 meters in length and weighing 170 tonnes, ensuring stability and performance on the tracks.

Explore the legacy of the SD40-2B, a reliable and efficient diesel locomotive that has served the United States, notably with Burlington Northern as the BN SD40-2B.

Reggiane SD40-2B technical specifications

Value
SeriesSD40-2
FamilyDash 2
Built byEMD, GMD · 1972–1989
RefurbishedBNR, Bombardier, Reggiane 1980
Top speed110 km/h68 mph
Power output2,240 kW3,004 hp
Prime moverEMD 16-645E3
Track gauge1,435 mmStandard gauge4 ft 8½ in
UIC axle arrangementCo'Co'
Length20.98 m68 ft 10 in
Width3.13 m10 ft 3 in
Height4.75 m15 ft 7 in
Weight170 t374,785 lb

Operators of the Reggiane SD40-2B

Railway companies that have operated the SD40-2B, with the class designation used by each of them.

OperatorClassCountry
Burlington NorthernBN SD40-2BUnited States

Reggiane SD40-2B photos

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