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.

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.

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.

Model SD38-2 diesel-electric locomotive. The contents are divided into four sections as follows: 1. General Description -- Provides general description of principal equipment components. 2. Cab Controls - Explains functions of cab control equipment used in operating the locomotive. 3. Operation - Outlines procedures for operation of the locomo ...

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.

2014年4月24日 · The SD38-2 is the Dash 2 version of the SD38 built by EMD from 1972 to 1979. Like the SD38, it uses a normally aspirated 16 cylinder 645 engine rated at 2,000 HP. The SD38-2 uses the same frame as the SD40-2 and SD45-2.

2025年2月1日 · Aside from these changes, the cab and hood were very similar between the late SD35 and early SD40. As on the SD28, the SD38 used the same hood design as the SD40, but incorporated shorter radiator intakes with only two 48" fans and two exhaust stacks in place of a single turbocharger stack.

SD38 2000 HP Six-Motor Diesel-Electric Locomotive. AAR designation (C-C), Common designation (0660). The general arrangement of the locomotive is shown on Elevation and Floor Plan Drawing attached.

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: ... Height to Top Cab : 15'-05.5" Cab Width: 10'-04" Top of Walkway: 8'-09.5" Walkway Width: 3'-08.5" Engine Hood Width: 10'-03" Center Bolster: 40'-00" Center Front Truck to ...

SD38-2 Total Length: 68'-10" Wheel Diameter: 40" Truck Wheel Base: 13'-07" Height to Top Engine Hood: 14'-08" Height to Top Cab : 15'-07.5" Cab Width: 10'-03" Top of Walkway: 8'-09.5" Walkway Width: 3'-09.5" Engine Hood Width: 10'-00" Center Bolster: 43'-06" Center Front Truck to Front Pilot: 3'-10" Center Rear Truck to Rear Pilot: 3'-10 ...