The EMD SD50 is a 3,500-horsepower (2,610 kW) diesel-electric locomotive built by General Motors Electro-Motive Division. It was introduced in May 1981 as part of EMD's "50 Series"; …

Dec 16, 2024 · In an effort to differientiate N&W's early units, EMD designated these as the "SD50S." The SD50 was also the last La Grange model cataloged solely with the Spartan …

Overall, the SD50 is a more efficient locomotive than its Conrail predecessor, the SD40-2, in every area, and can pull heavier trains over difficult terrain. We can take a look at some of the …

The Electromotive Division SD50F is a Canadian variant of the SD50 built by EMD affiliate GMD in Ontario for Canadian National railway. The SD50F was a cowled version of an SD50, and …

The General Motors Model SD50 diesel-electric locomotive, Fig. 1-1, is equipped with a turbocharged 16 cylinder diesel engine which drives the main generator.

EMD introduced the SD-50 in the early 1980s with a 16 cylinder, 3500 h.p. engine to attain the power that they had early gotten from a 20 cylinder locomotive. The new, longer frame allowed …

An SD50 with many identities sits coupled to a cut of cars on the connection track between the Blacklands Railroad and the former Tugco/Luminant Monticello line. The number boards read …

SD50 Total Length: 71'-02" Wheel Diameter: 40" Truck Wheel Base: 13'-07" Height to Top Engine Hood: 14'-07.5" Height to Top Cab : 15'-07.5" Cab Width: 10'-03" Top of Walkway: 9'-04.5" …

Conrail Locomotives EMD - GP, SD, SW, F, and MP Series EMD SD50 Paul Rome's Conrail Photos CR 6772 leads the first unit stone train into the revamped facility at the old Port …

Feb 10, 2024 · Extended footage of a Cab Ride trip to Jim Thorpe, PA. The Lehigh Gorge Scenic Railways excursion. The EMD SD 50 is ex MP-UP 5033. Ride on ex CNJ trackage an...