This pdf is formatted to print on your home printer. Click on the thumbnails to view the full size photos. All linework shown above created by will anderson unless specifically noted. They were not used in the shop but were retained for engineering reference. It used a 20 cylinder 645e3 engine rated at 3,600 hp. It was an incredibly long locomotive, which was only a few feet shorter than the later dda40x at 87 feet, 11 inches. At the time, it was the most powerful single engine locomotive built. For larger parts of the plan, you will see break lines. Aug, 2019 ns model designation sd45 2 horsepower 3,000 see note below regarding engines fuel tank capacity 5,000 gallons dynamic braking yes control single cab signals yes lsl locomotive speed limiter yes.
The emd electromotive division sd45 2 is a type of sixaxle, 20cylinder, 3,500hp3,600hp diesel locomotive built from 1972 to 1974 with 6 built. Emd built 6 locomotives between 19721974, primarily for the atchison, topeka and santa fe railway atsf. Media in category emd sd45 locomotives the following 5 files are in this category, out of 5 total. Traction motor transition only happened on the sd402 and sd452 and derivitives. I ask nothing for posted drawings to be displayed on personal sites, as long as permission is granted from the owner me or another posted artist and credit is given.
Southern railway locomotive drawings and microfilm lists. Conversely, several other models of emd locomotive have sometimes been rebuilt to sd402 standards, including the sd40, sd45 and sd45 2. The illustrations in there are the real emd drawings, but they are very small. The sd40 and sd402 have been around for a long time 40 years. The sd382 and 4 axle emds were setup for permanent parallel operation. The electromotive division sd45 is a 6 axle, 3,600 hp dieselelectric locomotive built by emd from 1965 to 1971. Marre the second diesel spotters guide, by jerry a. At river rd west of naperville, il on april 6, 1969 22355263661.
Arguably the very first locomotives were simply horses or mules capable of pulling only a few carloads of. Scaled from prototype resources including drawings, photographs, and more. It is also compatible with most standard ac transformers. The sd45 is a sixaxle road switcher dieselelectric locomotive built by general motors. Most rebuilt units carry an sd402r designation, for they were rebuilt to sd402 specifications such as having a 16cylinder 16645e3 engine rather than.
The emd 3,600hp unit also is receiving service to her htc trucks. The emd sd45 was the responce to ges u36c and achieved 3,600 hp from a massive 20. The gp40 and the gp38 had the same overall length main difference was the turbocharged 16645e on the gp40 as opposed to the nonturbocharged, roots blown 645 on the gp38so the gp38 and the gp40 may share the same frame. Steam locomotive drawings 1864 to 1966 api csv popular. Dieselelectric locomotive frames are designed to be supported at the bolsters. Though the mp30ph2c and variants originated from the retired f40ph, the rebuild is so extensive that its considered a motive power international model see other locomotive manufacturers page.
Also, never operate your locomotive with a transformer designed for use with ac powered model trains such as o27 trains or some european ho models. The wiki about locomotives all around the world that anybody can edit locomotive wiki was started on the 3 rd of april 2011 and we are currently editing 2,187 articles. Kerr diesel locomotives, the first 50 years by louis a. The locomotive consists of one unit complete withengine, generator, trucks and all necessary accessories for single or multiple unit. Parts diagrams all diagrams that have been produced by aristocraft parts diagrams. Bachmann information and diagrams literature page 45. Units 17001702 have had the original 20cylinder engine replaced with an. Available diesel locomotive drawings post by papajohnf. Available diesel locomotive drawings post by papajohnf fri nov 08, 20 6. Media in category emd sd452 locomotives this category contains only the following file.
Illustrated treasury of gm locomotives, by james w. Available diesel locomotive drawings the home machinist. The emd sd45 began production in late 1965 using general motors new 20cylinder model 645e3 prime mover. After the initial failures regarding the original sd45 model, emd went back to the drawing board and devised. See page 22 for a complete list of compatible transformers and wiring instructions. Illustrated catalogue of narrowgauge locomotives author. Southern railway locomotive drawings composite list. As of 2017, most sd45s have been retired, scrapped, or rebuilt to sd402 standards.
Alp44 was built by asea brownboveri after the aem7 was discontiued without emd or budd. The subtle appearance of its wide and slightly tall nose, plus the width of the carbody and the radiator wings that arch outward all help to craft a distinctly burly image. Our online forums are a great way to connection with others. Sd45 operators manual, electromotive division, general motors corpor ation. The emd electro motive division sd45 is a series of sixaxle 3,600hp diesel locomotives which were built from december 1965 to december 1971. The sd45 is a sixaxle road switcher dieselelectric locomotive built by general motors electromotive division between 19651971. Southern pacific photographic roster, locomotive model. Ho sd452 diesel locomotive southern pacific santa fe. If you are in possession of any ho train enginecar assembly diagrams, brochure, or catalog that are not listed within this site, please contact me about posting them here in this section. Atsf emd sd452b 5510 class rebuilt from sd452 series. It had been phased from mainline service on class 1s to helper service, and now very few true sd45 s remain active. Cyclopedia of locomotive engineering, with examination questions and answers. Opening the box the sd45 has always struck me as a squat, industriallooking locomotive granted, most freight locomotives look pretty darn industrial.
Feel free to visit our forum for wiki and train related chat. Iirc the lack of automatic reverse transition was observed to cause problems on prrpc when e units began to be used in freight service e. The emd electromotive division sd452 is a type of sixaxle, 20cylinder, 3,500hp3,600hp diesel locomotive built from 1972 to 1974 with 6 built many have since been scrapped, rebuilt, andor retired. The sd40, sd45 and gp40 also had traction alternators only. Conversely, several other models of emd locomotive have sometimes been rebuilt to sd402 standards, including the sd40, sd45 and sd452. The emd sd452 is a 6axle road switcher dieselelectric locomotive built by general motors electromotive division emd. Page 1 rks sd45 diesel engine operators manual locosound compatibility this engine will operate on any traditional o31 gauge track system, including m. When work was slow, draftsmen handcolored the drawings. Following emds lead in the pursuit of cuttingedge technology, this dccand soundequipped n scale emd sd45 diesel locomotive includes the sound value soundtraxx diesel package with prototypical prime mover, 3 air horns. Note the pdf download icon at the bottom of the frame.
This dataset was compiled from record series relating to steam locomotive drawings, series 17695, and to railway plans and sections, series 17676 and series 17692, as kept by the railway department, now queensland rail, during the period 1864 to 1999. Normally, this consists of electrical upgrades 2 and replacing the 20cylinder prime mover with a 16cylinder version, often built for ge capital in poland using emds manufacturing drawings and specifications. At locomotive start the throttle controls electrical devices that provide rapid power response at a level consistent with smoothly controlled starting. This ho scale electromotive division sd45 from walthers features roadnamespecific details and a soundtraxx digital command control dcc sound decoder. Baldwin locomotive works drawings smithsonian institution. Scaled from prototype resources including drawings, photographs. A bnsf diesel electric locomotive a ge es44c4 type, a typical us heavy haul locomotive. The gp40 and the gp38 had the same overall length main difference was the turbocharged 16645e on the gp40 as opposed to the nonturbocharged, roots blown 645 on the gp38so the gp38 and the gp40 may share. Ns model designation sd452 horsepower 3,000 see note below regarding engines fuel tank capacity 5,000 gallons dynamic braking yes control single cab signals yes lsl locomotive speed limiter yes. The sd45 s 20cylinders meant it was extremely powerful, able to produce 3,600 horsepower 600 horsepower more than the sd40 series released a year later, which was a significant reason so many railroads purchased the model. The general arrangement of the locomotive is shown on elevation and floor plan drawing attached. Steam locomotive drawings and railway plans open data certificate awarded this dataset was compiled from record series relating to steam locomotive drawings, series 17695, and to railway plans and sections, series 17676 and series 17692, as kept by the railway department, now queensland rail, during the period 1864 to 1999. See the autocad page if one desires drawings for commercial use. Line up the break lines to create the larger piece.
As of 2017, most sd45s have been retired, scrapped, or rebuilt to. Signup to receive an email each time our site is updated with new parts and locomotives. See more ideas about locomotive, steam locomotive and train. Diesel locomotives the railway technical website prc rail. The objective of this work is to develop a locomotive cab design through a human. Kalmbach also had this serially revised bookform publication called the cyclopedia that book pretty much features drawings suitable for making scale models in any scale of your choosing. I was told today that klw has actually purchased several sd402 locomotives and the frames on site are from gp40s, not 38s. It debuted in 196566 with the rest of emds then new locomotives featuring the all new 645 engine. Summary of contents for rail king rks sd45 page 1 rks sd45 diesel engine operators manual locosound compatibility this engine will operate on any traditional o31 gauge track system, including m. Sp southern pacific locomotive roster railroad picture. N scale sd452 locomotives intermountain railway company.
The dd35a, however, would use the tried and true 16cylinder, model 567d3a that could produce 5,000 horsepower combined just like its cabless twin. While this describes the device its complete history is quite complex and fascinating. The sd45 is a reliable, heavyduty locomotive that has been utilized by many different north american railroads at one time or another since its 1965 introduction to the railroading scene. These were the last steam locomotives built by lima and were a fine example of steam locomotive design during the super power era. Steam locomotive drawings and railway plans open data. Do not run your new genesis sd45 2 diesel locomotive with power packs intended for g scale do not exceed 18 vdc as you may damage the locomotive circuitry. With its 3600 hp v20 engine and sixaxle trucks for superior tractive effort, the special duty sd45 embodied the latest and greatest technological advances of its day. Athearn ho sd45 sd45t2 diesels rtr ready to roll model trains. If the locomotive is equipped for performance control, either basically or on special order, electrical devices operating within traction motor capabilities control power at an optimum level. Noteworthy as the first diesel locomotive with an engine of more than 16 cylinders, emd would eventually build 1260 of these 3600horsepower road switcher. It has an emd 645e3 twentycylinder engine generating 3,600 hp 2,680 kw on the same frame as the emd sd38, emd sd39, emd sd40, and emd sdp40. Aug 07, 2015 note the pdf download icon at the bottom of the frame there is a brief description of transition on e8s on p. Steam locomotive drawings and railway plans datasets.
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