EMD Model 40

EMD Model 40

Infobox Locomotive
name=EMD Model 40
powertype=Diesel-electric


caption=An EMD Model 40, the smallest locomotive ever produced by General Motors.
gauge=RailGauge|ussg
builder=General Motors Electro-Motive Division (EMD)
buildmodel=Model 40
builddate=April 1940 – April 1943
weight= 42 tons
fueltype= Diesel
primemover=(2) Detroit Diesel 6-71
enginetype= 2-stroke Diesel
cylindercount=6 (2)
aarwheels=B
poweroutput=300 hp (224 kW)
transmission=DC generator, DC traction motors
locobrakes=
trainbrakes= Westinghouse 14-ET
totalproduction=11
locale=North AmericaThe EMD Model 40 was a two-axle diesel-electric locomotive built by General Motors Electro-Motive Division between April 1940 and April 1943. Nicknamed "critters", eleven examples of this locomotive were built. Powered by twin General Motors Detroit Diesel 6-71 diesel engines, which produce a combined 300 horsepower. Original buyers included the Old Ben Coal Corporation, the Farmer's Union Co-op, the United States Army and the United States Navy.

An HO scale model of the Model 40 is currently produced by Athearn. It is Digital Command Control plug equipped.


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