The GMD SD40-2(W) is a Canadian-market version of the SD40-2 diesel–electric locomotive, built for the Canadian National Railway (CN) by the Diesel Division of General Motors of Canada Ltd. (formerly General Motors Diesel) of London, Ontario; 123 were constructed between May 1975 and December 1980.

The GMD SD40-2F is a 3,000 horsepower (2,200 kW) C-C diesel locomotive built by General Motors Diesel. It was fundamentally an SD40-2 in a cowl unit full-width body. A total of 25 units were built solely for the Canadian Pacific Railway .

The EMD SD40 is an American 6-axle diesel-electric locomotive built by General Motors Electro-Motive Division between January 1966 and August 1972. 1,268 locomotives were built between 1966 and 1972. In 1972, an improved version with new electronics was developed and marketed as a new locomotive, the SD40-2.

Mar 10, 2025 · Locomotive Phases - GMD SD40-2, SD40-2(W) BCOL #759, a Phase 3a GMD SD40-2 seen in 2004. For the development of the US-built EMD SD40-2 and relevant phases, see the EMD SD40-2 phases .

EMD / GMD SD40-2; Data Sheet Information Compiled by: Jean-Denis Bachand: Revised: 12 Feb. 2014: Artwork by: Jean-Denis Bachand-Engine Builder: EMD

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Feb 20, 2025 · The SD40 series was EMD's turbocharged models in its new 645 line. The standard SD40 sold more than 1,200 examples, illustrating the industry's desire for higher horsepower six-axle designs. However, the builder could never have envisioned its "Dash 2" variant - the SD40-2 - would go on to become one of its all-time best sellers.

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EMD's SD40, SD40A, and SDP40 - Original Owners. by Robert Sarberenyi. 856 US, 330 Canada, 72 Mexico, 10 Export SD40 18 US SD40A 6 US, 14 Mexico SDP40. Qty. Road Numbers Date ... GMD; built with low-nose headlight, bell mounted between front numberboards : 8 : NW : 1580-1587 : 5/66 : 31899-31906 : Ia2: high short hood: 1 : NW : 1588 : 6/66 :

The EMD SD40 is an American 6-axle diesel-electric locomotive built by General Motors Electro-Motive Division between January 1966 and August 1972. 1,268 locomotives were built between 1966 and 1972. In 1972, an improved version with new electronics was developed and marketed as a new locomotive, the SD40-2.