© trainspo.comOverview of the SP SD45T-2R
Explore the powerful SD45T-2R diesel locomotive, a robust workhorse renowned for its exceptional performance.
This distinguished locomotive, built by EMD, boasts a classic Co'Co' wheel arrangement and operates on a standard 1435 mm gauge.
Originally serving the Southern Pacific Transportation Company as the SP SD45T-2R and later the St. Louis Southwestern Railway as the SSW SD45T-2R, this model has a significant history in American railroading.
Refurbished by SP, the SD45T-2R represents a reliable and enduring piece of railway engineering, a testament to its lasting legacy in the United States.
SP SD45T-2R technical specifications
| Value | Imperial / US | |
|---|---|---|
| Built by | EMD | |
| Refurbished | SP | |
| Track gauge | 1,435 mmStandard gauge4 ft 8½ in | |
| UIC axle arrangement | Co'Co' |
Operators of the SP SD45T-2R
Railway companies that have operated the SD45T-2R, with the class designation used by each of them.
| Operator | Class | Country |
|---|---|---|
| Southern Pacific Transportation Company | SP SD45T-2R | United States |
| St. Louis Southwestern Railway | SSW SD45T-2R | United States |
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