The SD45 is a six-axle diesel-electric locomotive class built by General Motors Electro-Motive Division between 1965 and 1971. It has an EMD 645E3 twenty-cylinder engine generating …

GCFX/Alstom 6000 Series units have been assigned by CN to the WC to replace retired SD45's. A special thank you to Alex Engelke, Matt Lastovich, Ken Reiss, and Ed Weisensel for several …

Feb 1, 2025 · The SD45 also marked the end of EMD's horsepower race of the 1960s, with the comparative reliability and versatility of the 3,000-horsepower SD40 paving the way for the …

The SD45 was the most powerful and entered EMD's catalog in December, 1965 with the unveiling of Demonstrator #4351. The big locomotive was equipped with a 20-cylinder variant …

The builder took its SD45 model, a 20-cylinder monster first released in 1965 capable of producing 3,600 horsepower and utilizing the new model 645E3 prime mover, and began …

Jan 18, 2012 · 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. …

Headed through Downtown Dexter was UP Train QNLCH 23 with the Last Active WC SD45, being used by CN to pay back Horsepower Hours owed to UP. Near the back of the consist was WC …

The Atlas N Scale SD45 is an accurate rendition of the EMD design, matching many of the variations as seen during the production of the prototype locomotive. Features: All new tooling

EMD SD45 DIESEL-ELECTRIC LOCOMOTIVE. The SD45 is a six-axle diesel-electric locomotive class built by General Motors Electro-Motive Division between 1965 and 1971. It has an EMD …

Mar 16, 2020 · •OPERATED ON: Most North American Class I freight railroads. •NAMES: Hustle Muscle, Flares, Speed Machines, Tunnel Motor (for SD45T-2) •QUANTITY: 1,695 (1,312 …