EMD SD45X

Infobox Locomotive Auto
name=EMD SD45X
powertype=Diesel-electric
gauge=RailGauge|ussg
aarwheels=C-C
builder=General Motors Electro-Motive Division (EMD)
buildmodel=SD45X
builddate=June 1970 – February 1971
primemover=EMD 645E3A
cylindercount=20
poweroutput= convert|4200|hp|abbr=on|lk=in|sigfig=3
totalproduction=7
locale=United States
An EMD SD45X is a 6-axle experimental diesel locomotive built by General Motors Electro-Motive Division between June 1970 and February 1971. Power was provided by an EMD 645E3A 20-cylinder engine which generated convert|4200|hp|abbr=off|lk=in|sigfig=3. 7 examples of this locomotive model were built for American railroads. 6 of these units would end up in service with Southern Pacific Railroad. One was rebuilt in 1980 by Morrison-Knudsen into an [http://donsdepot.donrossgroup.net/dr1574.htm SD45Xm] with a long hood from a scrapped DD35.

References

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* Sarberenyi, Robert. " [http://users.inna.net/~jaydeet/sd45x.htm EMD SD45X Original Owners] ". Retrieved on August 27, 2006