Please call to schedule an inspection or for more details. The sd402 has seen service in canada, mexico, brazil and guinea. The emd sd402 is a 3,000horsepower 2,200 kw cc road switcher dieselelectric locomotive built by emd from 1972 to 1989. Various export models with sd402 specs or qualities have also been built, such as the br. So successful was the series that one can spot them virtually any place on practically any given train class is included, even today, nearly 30 years after the last sd40 2 rolled off of the assembly line. Kerr diesel locomotives, the first 50 years by louis a. The sd402 is a further development of the emd sd40 series. The htc trucks and emd paint job makes it hard to tell this unit was originally delivered as an sd40, in this photo emdx 2000 is idling in bnsf. The emd sd402 is a 3,000horsepower 2,200 kw cc dieselelectric locomotive built by emd from 1972 to 1989. Conrail acquired its sd40 2 fleet new from emd in 1977, 78 and 79. The operator series ho scale sd402 is designed for modelers who enjoy running dimensionally accurate trains and are less concerned about factory applied detail parts available separately. For the first time, a modular design of the components prevailed at emd. Choking hazard small parts not for children under 14 years.
Based on the framework of the sd402, the sdp40f was geared for speed, with a top operational velocity of 100 mph and a pair of steam generators to. Conrails sd40 2s had a feature unique to the road, the substitution of emd s older flexicoil trucks in place of the newly developed and mistakenly believed to be flawed htc trucks that were delivered to all other sd40 2 owners. An emd sd402 painted up in emdx blue and white leasing colors. It is also compatible with most standard ac transformers. When the emd sd50 hit the market in 1980 ge was already well established and was providing emd more competition with every passing year. Emd sd40 sd402 diesel locomotives the electromotive division s sd40 and sd402 have become icons, even in their own time. The emd sd40 2 is a 3000hp cc road switcher dieselelectric locomotive built by emd from 1972 to 1989 the sd40 2 was introduced in january 1972 as part of emd s dash 2 series, competing against the ge u30c and the alco century 630. Although not as powerful as some rival locomotives in the same class, the sd402 features modular electronic control systems, making it significantly more reliable and. Jointedrail content is currently supported only in trainz. Chasing southern pacific tunnelmotors for 60 miles. Sd40 2 units being rebuilt as sd40 3 are being renumbered as follows. Introduced between 1972 and 1986, general motors electro motive diesel emd produced the sd402 as a 3,000 horsepower model as an. Rivet counter ho scale emd sd40 2, bngreen the rivet counter ho scale sd40 2 is the definitive model of this popular locomotive.
This is an actual service manual for a general motors electromotive division sd402 diesel locomotive. Although not as powerful as some rival locomotives in the same class, the sd40 2 features modular electronic control systems, making it significantly more reliable and. During the rebuild this sd40 traded the standard sd40 flexicoilc trucks for htcs, electrical upgrades, and microprocessor controls installed by vmv resulting in this unit being called an sd40 3mpr. Have you contacted emd and asked for official dimensions. As of 20, nearly all built still remain in service. The sd7 sd9 sd18 sd24 sd26 sd35 sdp35 sd38 sd38 2 sd39 sd40 sd40x sd40a sd40 2 sd40 2w sd40t 2 sd40 2s sdp40 sdp40f sd45 sd45x sd45 2 sd45t 2 will be produce depending on reservations. As of december 1, 2010 all safety data sheets of hazardous substances are provided according to the requirements of clp regulation ec no 12722008, adopting ghs and annex ii of reach regulation ec 19072006. Like its predecessor in emd s catalog, the sd35, the sd40 is a highhorsepower, sixaxle freight locomotive in 1966, emd updated its locomotive catalog with entirely new models, all powered by the new 645 diesel engine. Jan 08, 2012 i know that newer locomotive have been tration to hp ratios, so that would not be the reason why the sd40 2 is great. Emd sd40t2 diesel electric locomotive the sd40t2 is a 6axle dieselelectric locomotive built by general motors electromotive division having a 16cylinder emd 645e3 diesel engine producing 3,000 horsepower 2,240 kw. An sd40t2 is a 6axle road switcher dieselelectric locomotive built by general motors electromotive division having a 16cylinder emd 645e3 diesel engine producing 3,000 horsepower 2,240 kw. Products for sale by sbs4dcc are not toys and are not intended for children under 14 years. Although higherhorsepower locomotives were available, including emd s own sd45 2, the reliability and versatility of the 3,000horsepower 2,200 kw sd40 2 made it one of the bestselling models in emd s history, edged only by the gp9, and the standard of the. Swiooooi sw1200 sw1500 mp15dc mp15ac gpio gpisi gp35 gp38 gp38 2 gp401 gp40 2 sd38 2 sd40 2 sd60 sd70m 2.
Could the greatness of the sd40 be that 3000hp is a perfect segment of hp to build up a consist with because in some situations 400hp segments might be either too much or too little. The sd45t 2 is a 6axle dieselelectric locomotive built by emd for the southern pacific railroad. Train simulator sd402 independence sd402 independence. Deadman control feature the deadman foot pedal is located in front of the engineers seat it must be kept depressed at all times except when the. Foi a primeira locomotiva da emd a ser equipada com o motor da serie emd 645 ao inves do emd 567. In real life units in this scheme were numbered 60406049 and 63006348. Instructions for testing and maintenance of individual locomotive components are a part of the standard emd maintenance instruction bulletin. See all the roadname and roadnumber specific features of the rivet counter model by viewing the product below. Sd40 2 spec sheet model sd40 2 horsepower 3000 diesel engine 16645e3 r. This locomotive and the sd45t2 are popularly called tunnel motors, but emds term is sd402s with cooling. Intermountain railway sd402 in n scale railroad model.
Could the greatness of the sd40 be that 3000hp is a perfect segment of hp to build up a consist with because in some situations 400hp segments might be either too much or. The emd sd40 2 is a 3,000horsepower 2,200 kw cc road switcher dieselelectric locomotive built by emd from 1972 to 1989 the sd40 2 was introduced in january 1972 as part of emd s dash 2 series, competing against the ge u30c and the alco century 630. The electro motive division, sd402 is a sixaxle, 3,000hp diesel locomotive built from 1972 to 1986. Many have been built with over 4,000 built, and another 1,000 custom rebuild or build. Model is courtesy of hp trainz, and was reskinned by kai longre trainman10.
I would assume that they would be helpful because the sd40 2 has been out of production for 30 years so the information would not be of assistance to their competitors. The emd sd7, which debuted in early 1952 three years after the release of the gp7 was merely a step up from the gp7 model. Media in category emd sd402 locomotives the following 12 files are in this category, out of 12 total. So successful was the series that one can spot them virtually any place on practically any given train class is included, even today, nearly 30 years after the last sd402 rolled off of the assembly line. The general motors model sd40 2 locomotive, illustrated in the introduction, is equipped with a turbocharged diesel engine that delivers 3000 horsepower to the main generator for tractive purposes. In fact, both lines share the same motor for maximum pulling power. Emd produced over 100 of these monsters and cr was one of four railroads to roster them, to be exact. This brass drive system was imported in 1992 by overland to replace an earlier omi sd402 tank drive production. Emd sd40 sd40 2 diesel locomotives the electromotive division s sd40 and sd40 2 have become icons, even in their own time. The emd sdp40f was amtraks first, official, built to order locomotive previously they had operated using second hand equipment, such as e8s, f7s and even gg1s. A new era sp3 build 94916 thru current trainz railroad simulator 2019 versions. During the rebuild this sd40 traded the standard sd40 flexicoilc trucks for htcs, electrical upgrades, and microprocessor controls installed by vmv resulting in this unit being called an sd403mpr.
Emd f 2 operating manual section 1 after the brakes have been released. The banners on the train might pop off in lower version or might not appear at all. The electromotive division s sd40 and sd402 have become icons, even in their own time. Like the later, sd40t 2 it is colloquially nicknamed a tunnel motor. Marre the second diesel spotters guide, by jerry a. The model is based upon the rivet counter sd402 body tooling and smooth drive train. Powered by a pair of burlington northern cascade green emd sd402 locomotives, a short eastbound burlington northern santa fe freight bound for shelby and great falls soars over the big bridge at. The model uses a 20cylinder version of emd s 710g prime mover, and is the first diesel locomotive to use a 20cylinder engine since emd s sd45 and sd45 2. Included in this download is 1 emdx sd402, which can be numbered to any number you please. Overall the sd50 was very similar to the sd40 series in terms of its layout and design although it was a bit longer at just over 71 feet and included an extra 600 hp, and its most striking difference was not in appearances at all but what was under the.
Adopted from the erie lackawanna, these locomotives featured dual control stands, cab mounted air horns, low profile fans, and though not officially mentioned in conrails locomotive data books, some were cleared for operation in third rail territory. Emd sd40 2r rebuilds in 1993 conrail began rebuilding 40 sd40 s to the improved dash 2 specifications, and renumbered them into the 6960 6999 series. Im ok that it doesnt have it, as the gecko script made up for that. The emd electro motive division sd40a is a type of sixaxle, 3,000hp diesel locomotive built by the electro motive division of general motors gm from 1969 to 1970. Awesome emd lashup csx 8319 sd40 2 sd60 ns gp38ac departs defiance ohio by scott taipale.
The following pdf files have been scanned from specification and drawing sheets that were included with emds locomotive specification. The emd sd452 is a 6axle road switcher dieselelectric locomotive built by general motors electromotive division emd. The sd40 2 was introduced in january 1972 as part of emd s dash 2 series, competing against the ge u30c and the alco century 630. Only 18 examples of this particular model were built exclusively for the illinois central railroad ic, and only a handful.
Sometimes the extent of the revolt depended on how good or bad the local emd people were. The sd402 can still be found in many yard and short lines across north america hauling freight with original emd 645e3 diesel engines. Emd built 6 locomotives between 19721974, primarily for the atchison, topeka and santa fe railway atsf. The sd402 was introduced in january 1972 as part of emds dash 2 series, competing against the ge u30c and the alco century 630. Where legally required, the sds contains an annex with exposure scenarios. Although higherhorsepower locomotives were available. Parts price list provides individual price breakdown on various externally mounted components to enable better estimates of wreck damage.
I know that newer locomotive have been tration to hp ratios, so that would not be the reason why the sd402 is great. Most of the emd sd engines will be produce in the coming years starting with the sd40 2 s. It was emds first sixaxle cc locomotive and virtually identical to her gp7 sister in every other way. Emd sd402 train simulator wikia fandom powered by wikia. Operator ho scale emd sd402, union pacific scaletrains. T are numerous additional detailed structural and componet drawing of diesels such as dd40x, u30c, u50c.
General motors electromotive division first introduced the sd402 on january 1, 1972 with the rest of the dash 2 line, by december 31, 1978, the sd402 was the best selling 6 axle road switcher in history with over 2500 units sold throughout north america. The emd sd40 2 is a 3,000horsepower 2,200 kw cc dieselelectric locomotive built by emd from 1972 to 1989 the sd40 2 was introduced in january 1972 as part of emd s dash 2 series, competing against the ge u30c and the mlw m630. Way more information than you ever wanted on how to fell a tree. T are numerous additional detailed structural and componet. Today i have for you a small pack of sd40 2s with various liveries on them. When i bought this product, i expected a custom cab. A need for new and more reliable equipment spurred the development of the sdp40f. I hope you enjoy built with notice i built this in 1. Emd accepted the order but built them to another carriers spec and wouldnt price them until they were completed. For further information on pc switch, see section 2. Trains magazine offers railroad news, railroad industry insight, commentary on todays freight railroads, passenger service amtrak, locomotive technology, railroad preservation and history, railfan opportunities tourist railroads, fan trips, and great railroad photography. In january 1972, electromotive division emd of general motors would build the first production models of a locomotive design that would prove to be legendary.
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