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 with the slugs, although only on the rear end. They were designed to operate in pairs spliced by a exALCo 6 axle slug.

Reporting Marks: SP Showing Locomotive model SD38-2 : Click on a locomotive to view pictures

In the HO scale world, the SP SD38-2s can live on, thanks to the new ScaleTrains model. It’s arguably the most accurate SP SD38-2 model available, featuring the unparalleled performance and detail ScaleTrains is known for, as well as road-specific detailing.

SP HO Scale SD38-2 from Ken Perry Models: The SD38-2 is now available in HO Scale from Kato, other scales will have to be kitbashed from an SD40-2, or brass I guess...

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.

Various Southern Pacific SD35, SD38-2, and SD39 locomotives. Three year old SP 5318 is between runs over Tehachapi in the company of a pair of U30Cs. SP 2971 is seen only two months after entering service. Only two months old and SP 2975 is already earnings its keep working the West Colton hump.

This page is dedicated to SP's fleet of 6 SD38-2 locomotives. These units were purchased specifically to work the newly constructed West Colton hump yard in conjunction with slugs rebuilt from former SP ALCO C-628 and C-630 units.

Mr. Edwards is exactly right: The SD38-2's have a 104,000 lbs of starting tractive effort, and a maximum speed of 50 MPH. Although they are geared at 62-15, this is a very common gear ratio for many locomotives.

2005年4月3日 · I am finally done with my Kato HO scale Southern Pacific SD38-2. I have 2 under construction right now. what i did was add a new cannon cab with the rebuilt L window front from Hi-Tech details. then I added a new sub base with the SP split equipment doors. you also have to add a nose light.

Rivet Counter HO Scale EMD SD38-2, Yankeetown Docks/Can Do America . Starting at $189.99. Add to Cart. Add to Wish List Add ... Southern Pacific/SP 1; Yankee Dock Company/YDC 2; Availability. Retired 8; Era. 1970s 5; 1980s 6; 1990s 1; Scale. HO Scale 8; Compare Products. Remove This Item; Compare. Clear All. You have no items to compare.