The EMD SD38-2 is a model of six-axle diesel-electric locomotive built by General Motors Electro-Motive Division (EMD) from 1972 to 1979. EMD built 90 of these medium road-switchers, which were used in both yard and mainline roles.

EMD SD38-2 Data Sheet

2024年12月16日 · In 1972, EMD released its "Dash 2" line, which included the SD38-2. In his book, "Locomotives: The Modern Diesel & Electric Reference," author Greg McDonnell notes EMD listed 40 refinements to the Dash 2 line although nearly all of these were internal, aimed at improving locomotive efficiency and operation.

The EMD SD38 is a 6-axle diesel-electric locomotive built by General Motors Electro-Motive Division between May 1967 and October 1971. It had an EMD 645 16- cylinder engine generating 2,000 horsepower (1.5 MW), compared to the turbocharged EMD 645E3 V-16 engine that produced 3000 horsepower.

2021年11月19日 · Prototype Profile: EMD SD38-2 Part of General Motors’ Electro-Motive Division (EMD) “Dash 2” series was this six-axle unit equipped with a 16-cylinder 645 prime mover capable of 2,000 horsepower output.

2025年3月13日 · The SD38-2, SD40-2 and SD45-2 were introduced in 1972 as replacements for the SD38, SD40 and SD45 respectively. They retained the same respective horsepower ratings but received a host of mechanical and electrical upgrades, with the most visible difference being the longer frame with HT-C trucks.

Built in April of 1973, delivered in May of 1973, and finally mated with the exALCo 6 axle slugs at West Colton in July of 1973; they came with creep control and controls and cabling to operate …

The EMD SD38-2 is a model of six-axle diesel-electric locomotive built by General Motors Electro-Motive Division (EMD) from 1972 to 1979. EMD built 90 of these medium road-switchers, …

The EMD SD38-2 is a model of six-axle diesel-electric locomotive built by General Motors Electro-Motive Division (EMD) from 1972 to 1979. EMD built 90 of these medium road-switchers, which were used in both yard and mainline roles.

2014年4月24日 · The Electromotive Division SD38 is a 6 axle, 2,000 HP diesel-electric locomotive built by EMD from 1966 to 1971. Like the GP38, it uses a normally aspirated 16 cylinder 645 engine rated at 2,000 HP.