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GP40 - 2, made by EMD [Electro-Motive Division] of General Motors.
Production Dates: 04/72 thru 11/86.

Locomotive Data:
Max. speed: 71 M.P.H.
Prime Mover [Diesel Engine]: 16V645 [16 cylinder V block] 2 cycle, turbocharged and supercharged.
3000 Horsepower @ 900 RPMs.
AC Alternator, DC Traction Motors. Has Dynamic Brakes [extended range type].
Gear Ratio = 62:15

Capacities:
Fuel: 2000 Gallons.
Lube Oil: 220 Gallons.
Cooling Water: 275 Gallons.
Sand: 40 cu. ft.

The "GP" designation stands for General Purpose. This Unit can be used for either long distance, or short
distance duties. Also very commonly used for local switcher jobs.


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SD45, made by EMD [Electro-Motive Division] of General Motors.
Production Dates: 02/65 thru 12/71.

Locomotive Data:
Max. speed: 71 M.P.H.
Prime Mover [Diesel Engine]: 20-645E [20 cylinders] 2 cycle, turbocharged and supercharged.
3600 Horsepower @ 900 RPMs.
AC Alternator, DC Traction Motors. Has Dynamic Brakes [extended range type].
Gear Ratio = 62:15

Capacities:
Fuel: 4000 Gallons.
Lube Oil: 295 Gallons
Cooling Water: 295 Gallons.
Sand: 56 cu. ft.

The "SD" designates Specific Duty, or Special Duty. These units are normally found in long distance
hauls, but can also be used for short distance and local switcher jobs.


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SW1500 Yard switcher, made by EMD [Electro-Motive Division] of General Motors.
Production Dates: 07/66 thru 01/74.

Locomotive Data:
Max. speed: 71 M.P.H.
Prime Mover [Diesel Engine]: 12-645E [12 cylinders] 2 cycle, supercharged only.
1500 Horsepower @ 900 RPMs.
DC Generator, DC Traction Motors. No Dynamic Brakes.
Gear Ratio[s] = 62:15 or 59:18

Capacities:
Fuel: 500 - 1000 Gallons.
Lube Oil: 200 Gallons
Cooling Water: 200 Gallons.
Sand: 20 cu. ft.

This unit would be used in yards, along with local switching jobs.
Routinely, they are included with long distance jobs, in order to give them some "Road Time"


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Scott SET posted 09/27/2001 @ 03:29:00

Scott " 35 " Thompson
Just Say NO To Green Eggs And Ham!