EMD SDP40

EMD SDP40
Type and origin
Power typeDiesel-electric
BuilderGeneral Motors Electro-Motive Division (EMD)
ModelSDP40
Build dateJune 1966 – May 1970
Total produced20
Specifications
Configuration:
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 • AARC-C
 • UICCo'Co'
 • CommonwealthCo-Co
Gauge4 ft 8+1⁄2 in (1,435 mm) standard gauge
TrucksFlexicoil C2L
Wheel diameter40 in (1,000 mm)
Minimum curve57°/274 ft (84 m)
Wheelbase13 ft 7 in (4.14 m) ​
 • Truck6-Wheel
Pivot centres53 ft 7 in (16.33 m)
Length:
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 • Over couplers65 ft 8 in (20.02 m)
Width10 ft 4 in (3.15 m)
Height15 ft 7.5 in (4.763 m)
Loco weight368,000 lb (167,000 kg)
Fuel typeDiesel
Fuel capacity3,200 US gal (12,000 L; 2,700 imp gal)
Lubricant cap.243 US gal (920 L; 202 imp gal)
Coolant cap.295 US gal (1,120 L; 246 imp gal)
Water cap.2,200 US gal (8,300 L; 1,800 imp gal)
Sandbox cap.56 ft3 (1.6 m3)
Fuel consumption167 US gal (630 L; 139 imp gal) per hour
Water consumption45 US gal (170 L; 37 imp gal) per hour
Prime moverEMD 16-645E3
RPM:​
 • RPM low idle215
 • RPM idle315
 • Maximum RPM900
Engine typeV16 Two-stroke diesel
AspirationMechanically-assisted turbocharger
Displacement10,320 in3 (169,100 cm3)
AlternatorDelco 64-72
GeneratorMain: GM - D32
Auxiliary: GM
Traction motorsGM - D77 (6)
Cylinders16
Cylinder size8.5 in (220 mm) × 10 in (250 mm)
TransmissionDiesel-electric transmission
Gear ratio59:15
MU workingYes
Train heatingVapor-Clarkson Steam Boiler AR4125
Loco brakeIndependent air
optional: dynamic brakes
Train brakesWestinghouse 26L (Air Brake)
Performance figures
Maximum speed83–95 mph (134–153 km/h)
Power output3,000 hp (2,200 kW)
Tractive effort:
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 • Starting90,000 lbf (400,000 N) @25%
 • Continuous82,100 lbf (365,000 N) @ 6.6 mph (10.6 km/h)
Career
LocaleNorth America
PreservedGreat Northern #325
Disposition6 still in service, 1 preserved, remainder scrapped

The SDP40 is a 6-axle passenger diesel-electric locomotive built by General Motors Electro-Motive Division (EMD) between June 1966 and May 1970.