EMD SD38-2 explained

EMD SD38-2
Powertype:Diesel-electric
Buildmodel:SD38-2
Builddate:1972–1979
Totalproduction:90
Aarwheels:C-C
Uicclass:Co′Co′
Wheeldiameter:3feet
Wheelbase: 
Truck:13feet
Pivotcentres:43feet between bolsters;
Width:10feet over handrail supports
Height:15feet over cooling fan guard
Locoweight:368000lb
Fueltype:Diesel
Fuelcap:3200or
Primemover:EMD 16-645E
Rpmrange Idle:200
Rpmrange Max:950
Enginetype:V16 Two-stroke diesel
Aspiration:Roots-blown
Alternator:AR10E1-D14 generator-alternator
Generator:AR10E1-D14 generator-alternator
Tractionmotors:6 × D77/78 DC
Cylindercount:16
Gear Ratio:62:15
Locobrakes:Air, Dynamic
Trainbrakes:Air
Maxspeed:65mph
Poweroutput:2000abbr=onNaNabbr=on
Safety:Deadman
Locale:North America, South America

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 2000abbr=offNaNabbr=off. These units were constructed with either 3200or fuel tanks and were available with or without dynamic brakes. It shared the same 64feet frame as the SD40-2 and SD45-2, which gives it a length over couplers of 68feet.

Original owners

RailroadQuantityRoad numbersNotes
BC Hydro3382-384
Bessemer and Lake Erie Railroad13870-879, 890-892
Chicago and Illinois Midland Railway670-75
Chicago and North Western Transportation Company106650-6659
Duluth, Missabe and Iron Range Railway5209-213
Elgin, Joliet and Eastern Railway13656-668
210-11Export to Brazil, gauge
Louisville and Nashville Railroad54500-4504
McCloud River Railroad139
Northern Alberta Railway4401-404Built by GMDD
Orinoco Mining Company51028–1032Export, Venezuela
Reserve Mining91237–1245
St. Louis–San Francisco Railway4296-299
Southern Pacific Transportation Company62971–2976
United States Steel11
Yankeetown Dock320-22
Totals 90

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