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.

2024年12月16日 · The SD38 was the six-axle variant of EMD's mid-powered locomotive line sporting the builder's then-new model 645 prime mover. In his book, "EMD Locomotives," author Brian Solomon notes that in late 1965 EMD advertised nine new models equipped with its latest engine offered in a range of horsepower ratings, sizes, and wheel arrangements.

An EMD SD38AC is a 6-axle diesel-electric locomotive built by General Motors Electro-Motive Division between June and October 1971. This model is an SD38 with an AR10 alternating current alternator instead of the SD38's normal direct current generator. It produces 2,000 horsepower (1,500 kW) from a 16-cylinder EMD 645E roots blown prime mover ...

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.

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.

EMD SD38; Data Sheet Information Compiled by: JEAN-DENIS BACHAND: New: 29 August 2006 : Artwork by: Jean-Denis Bachand-Engine Builder: EMD: Engine: 645E3 16 cylinder: ... SD38 Total Length: 65'-08" Wheel Diameter: 40" Truck Wheel Base: 13'-07" Height to Top Engine Hood: 15'-02" Height to Top Cab : 15'-05.5" Cab Width: 10'-04" Top of Walkway:

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. The 64-foot, 8-inch frame bracketed HT-C Flexicoil trucks with a fuel tank (3,200 or 4,000 gallon) placed between.

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. The SD38 uses the same frame as the SD39, SD40 and SD45.

The SD38-2 was introduced in 1972 and built until 1979. It is the non-turbocharged, 2000 HP version of EMD's very successful SD40-2. The SD38-2 was produced in limited numbers, but found homes on many Class 1 railroads. They were typically used in yard service where low speeds and good tractive effort was required.

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.