EMD SD38-2

Infobox Locomotive
name=EMD SD38-2
powertype=Diesel-electric
gauge=RailGauge|ussg

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caption=LLPX 2808 in February 2005
aarwheels=C-C
builder=General Motors Electro-Motive Division (EMD)
builddate=1972 – 1979
totalproduction=83
primemover=EMD 16-645E
cylindercount=V16
poweroutput=2,000 hp (1,500 kW)
fuelc

length=68 ft 10 in (20.98 m)
wheelbase=43 ft 3.5 in (13.195 m) between bolsters; 13 ft 7 in (4.14 m) in each truck
width=10 ft 3.125 in (3.13 m) over handrail supports
height=15 ft 7.25 in (4.75 m) over cooling fan guard
driversize=3 ft 4 in (1.02 m)
aspiration=Roots-blown
weight=368,000 lb (166 t)
locale=North AmericaSouth America
builddate=1972 – 1979
An EMD SD38-2 is a six-axle diesel locomotive built by General Motors Electro-Motive Division (EMD) from 1972 to 1979. EMD built 83 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. Power was provided by an EMD 16-645E 16-cylinder engine, which could generate 2000 horsepower (1,500 kilowatts). These units were constructed with either 3200 or 4000 U.S. gallons (12,100 L or 15,100 L) fuel tanks and were available with or without dynamic brakes. It shared the same 64-foot-8-inch (19.71 m) frame as the SD40-2 and SD45-2, which gives it a length over couplers of 68 feet 10 inches (20.98 m).

Additional specifications

Original owners

References

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* GATX Rail Locomotive Group. " [http://www.gatx.com/rail/locomotive_group/SD38-2.asp SD38-2 specification page] ". Retrieved on June 23,2005.
* Sarberenyi, Robert. " [http://users.inna.net/~jaydeet/sd38-2.htm EMD SD38-2 Original Owners] "
*EMD SD38-2 general arrangement drawing (Spec. 8086 07/75) and clearance diagram (04/72), Robb Fisher, RFDI.