The SD45 is a six-axle diesel-electric locomotive class built by General Motors Electro-Motive Division between 1965 and 1971. It has an EMD 645E3 twenty-cylinder engine generating …

GCFX/Alstom 6000 Series units have been assigned by CN to the WC to replace retired SD45's. A special thank you to Alex Engelke, Matt Lastovich, Ken Reiss, and Ed Weisensel for several …

The SD45T-2 is a model of diesel-electric locomotive built by EMD for the Southern Pacific Railroad. Like the later SD40T-2 it is colloquially nicknamed a tunnel motor. 247 total units …

The SD45 was the most powerful and entered EMD's catalog in December, 1965 with the unveiling of Demonstrator #4351. The big locomotive was equipped with a 20-cylinder variant …

Feb 1, 2025 · The SD45 also marked the end of EMD's horsepower race of the 1960s, with the comparative reliability and versatility of the 3,000-horsepower SD40 paving the way for the …

Nov 6, 2024 · The builder took its SD45 model, a 20-cylinder monster first released in 1965 capable of producing 3,600 horsepower and utilizing the new model 645E3 prime mover, and …

2 days ago · Introducing CN Tunnel Motors; Discussion relating to the Canadian National, past and present. Also includes discussion of Illinois Central and Grand Trunk Western and other …

The Atlas N Scale SD45 is an accurate rendition of the EMD design, matching many of the variations as seen during the production of the prototype locomotive. Features: All new tooling

The F45 was just an SD45 with a full-width cowl carbody. Built from 1968 to 1971, this style of carbody was suppose to improve fuel economy by reducing wind drag. GN loved the idea and …

Title: WC SD45 #6516 = Wisconsin Cental Description: While this SD45 unit quietly sat in the Stevens Point, Wisconsin yard, Lynn Schneider was able to take its photo. This ex-BN #6527 …