2024年8月27日 · An NSDash9.com detailed unit-by-unit roster of the currently active units in the Norfolk Southern EMD SD45-2 1700-1705 series.

The EMD SD45-2 is a 6-axle diesel-electric locomotive built by General Motors Electro-Motive Division (EMD). EMD built 136 locomotives between 1972 and 1974, primarily for the Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe Railway (ATSF). The SD45-2 was an improved version of the EMD SD45; the primary visual difference is the absence of flared radiators on the ...

2024年12月20日 · Interestingly, the SD45-2 was the one "Dash 2" variant that actually differed visually from its pedecessor. EMD eliminated the flared rear radiator air intakes, replacing it with the builder's common flush-mounted design - only larger to …

NS 19G running late as it passes through CP Easton with an SD45-2 and an SW1001 trailing. Rolling by the railfan park at 8:32 AM. Dimensional Load On Head End of 18G @ 1123 hrs. SD45-2's lead CA-11/PA-10 north. NS 1700 and CSX 8974 are the power set for CSAO CA-11/PA-10. Both have been repainted into the newest scheme by their owners.

3 天之前 · Rebuilt former NS SD70 units with AC traction and EMD widenose and cab. Cabless four-axle, 2-engine genset locomotive. Rebuilt from GP38, GP38AC, and GP40 units. All units have been rebuilt with a new cab and low short hood. Rebuilt from SD40. Former CEFX lease units acquired from CIT Finance in 08-2011.

2012年1月18日 · The Electromotive Division SD45-2 is a 6 axle, 3,600 HP diesel-electric locomotive built by EMD from 1972 to 1974. Like the SD45, it used a 20 cylinder 645 rated at 3,600 HP. When EMD introduced their Dash 2 line of 645 powered locomotives in 1972, the SD45-2 replaced the SD45.

The EMD SD45-2 is a 6-axle diesel-electric locomotive built by General Motors Electro-Motive Division (EMD). EMD built 136 locomotives between 1972 and 1974, primarily for the Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe Railway (ATSF).

Introduced in 1965, the SD45, with its distinctive flared radiator design, was purchased by many major US railroads, totaling over 1,200 units until the SD45-2 replaced it in the EMD catalog in 1972. The SD45 did have some teething problems, most notably crankshaft failures.

2025年3月5日 · Norfolk Southern has painted SD45-2 1700 in its original Erie-Lackawanna livery.

Passing through on a warm Sunday afternoon. The Conrail SA22's SD40-2 proudly displays it's red marker light shortly before they were removed by Norfolk Southern. An ex-Erie Lackawanna SD45-2 rests on it home rails as seen through a fish-eye lense. Railfanning along the ex-CNJ Chemical Coast Secondary.