North American class of diesel-electric locomotive
4 ft 8+1⁄2 in (
1,435 mm)
standard gauge[a]Wheel diameter | 3 ft 4 in (1.016 m) |
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Wheelbase | |
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• Truck | 13 ft 7 in (4.14 m) |
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Pivot centres | 43 ft 3.5 in (13.195 m) between bolsters; |
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Width | 10 ft 3+1⁄8 in (3.13 m) over handrail supports |
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Height | 15 ft 7+1⁄4 in (4.76 m) over cooling fan guard |
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Loco weight | 368,000 lb (167,000 kg) |
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Fuel capacity | 3,200 or 4,000 US gal (12,000 or 15,000 L; 2,700 or 3,300 imp gal) |
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Prime mover | EMD 16-645E |
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Engine type | V16 Two-stroke diesel |
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Aspiration | Roots-blown |
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Alternator | AR10E1-D14 generator-alternator |
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Generator | AR10E1-D14 generator-alternator |
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Traction motors | 6 × D77/78 DC |
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Cylinders | 16 |
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Gear ratio | 62:15 |
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Performance figures |
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Power output | 2,000 hp (1,500 kW) |
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Locale | North America, South America |
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The EMD SD38-2 is a model of six-axle diesel-electric locomotive built by General Motors Electro-Motive Division (EMD) from 1972 to 1979. EMD built 90 of these medium road-switchers, which were used in both yard and mainline roles. Part of the EMD Dash 2 line, the SD38-2 was an upgraded SD38 with modular electronic control systems, HT-C trucks, and many other detail improvements. The locomotive's power was provided by an EMD 16-645E 16-cylinder engine, which could generate 2,000 horsepower (1,500 kilowatts). These units were constructed with either 3,200 or 4,000 US gal (12,000 or 15,000 L; 2,700 or 3,300 imp gal) fuel tanks and were available with or without dynamic brakes. It shared the same 64-foot-8-inch (19.71 m) frame as the SD40-2 and SD45-2, which gives it a length over couplers of 68 feet 10 inches (20.98 m).
Original owners
Note
- ^ Except for two units built for the Jari Railway [pt] in Brazil, which were built to a 5 ft 3 in (1,600 mm) gauge
See also
References
- Pinkepank, Jerry A. (1973). The Second Diesel Spotter's Guide. Milwaukee, Wisconsin: Kalmbach Publishing. ISBN 978-0-89024-026-7.
- GATX Rail Locomotive Group. SD38-2 specification page. Retrieved on June 23, 2005.
- Sarberenyi, Robert. EMD SD38-2 Original Owners
- EMD SD38-2 general arrangement drawing (Spec. 8086 07/75) and clearance diagram (04/72), Robb Fisher, RFDI.
External links
Wikimedia Commons has media related to EMD SD38-2 locomotives.
- Sarberenyi, Robert. EMD SD38-2 Original Owners
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