The EMD SD50 is a 3,500- horsepower (2,610 kW) diesel-electric locomotive built by General Motors Electro-Motive Division. It was introduced in May 1981 as part of EMD's "50 Series"; production ceased in January 1986.

2024年12月16日 · In an effort to differientiate N&W's early units, EMD designated these as the "SD50S." The SD50 was also the last La Grange model cataloged solely with the Spartan Cab. The later SD60 was offered with the now popular (and mandatory) wide, "safety" cab design.

The Electromotive Division SD50 is a 6 axle, 3,500 HP diesel-electric locomotive built by EMD from 1981 to 1986. It's 16 cylinder 645F3B engine could be rated between 3,300 HP and 3,500 HP. It was the last engine to use the 645 engine, the …

2024年2月10日 · Extended footage of a Cab Ride trip to Jim Thorpe, PA. The Lehigh Gorge Scenic Railways excursion. The EMD SD 50 is ex MP-UP 5033. Ride on ex CNJ trackage an...

This manual has been prepared as a guide for railroad personnel engaged in the operation of the 3600 horsepower General Motors SD50 diesel-electric locomotive. "Super Series" locomotives, such as the SD50, are equipped with an advanced electronic wheel control system. General Description - Describes principal equipment components.

2008年9月28日 · Here's a short clip of CSXT 2475, an EMD SD50-2 locomotive, starting up and idling for about 30 seconds. This is a clip from my 2475 cab ride video which can...

The two locomotives can be distinguished by the door panels; the SD-50 features four latched doors in six door panels whereas the SD-60 has six latched doors in eight door panels. The "wide nose" or "safety cab" was first offered as an option to US railroads in 1988. Union Pacific received the first units in early 1989.

The cab signal electronics are in a box that sits on the engineer-side of the short-hood walkway, but some units have a different style box mounted on the conductor-side running board between the blower and the cab. Conrail's SD50 fleet has seen better days. Most units are covered in rust, dirt, and dents, with peeling and faded paint to boot.

The EMD, Electro Motive Division, SD50 is a 3,500/3,600 hp, six-axle, diesel locomotive built between 1980–1987. There were 427 units built. Many are still in service, albeit rebuilt or downgraded. The EMD SD50 was originally designed to be a successor to the EMD SD40 line, but it actually had more problems than it solved.

SD50 Total Length: 71'-02" Wheel Diameter: 40" Truck Wheel Base: 13'-07" Height to Top Engine Hood: 14'-07.5" Height to Top Cab : 15'-07.5" Cab Width: 10'-03" Top of Walkway: 9'-04.5" Walkway Width: 3'-08.5" Engine Hood Width: 10'-00" Center Bolster: 45'-10" Center Front Truck to Front Pilot: 2'-03" Center Rear Truck to Rear Pilot: 2'-03 ...