During the past decade in discussions with CSX engineers, they stated that the modifications to the SD50 improved its performance and reliability. One described it as a hybrid --horsepower …

The EMD SD50 is a 3,500- horsepower (2,610 kW) diesel-electric locomotive built by General Motors Electro-Motive Division. It was introduced in May 1981 as part of EMD's "50 Series"; …

Feb 11, 2018 · SD-50's are operating all over the CSX system - they are not currently being operated in only narrowly defined territories.

Dec 16, 2024 · In addition, from an operational standpoint, SD50s were generally well-liked by crews as they provided sufficient power and a comfortable ride. Today, some rebuilt variants …

A typical CSX SD50, which is actually now a downgraded SD50-2. The EMD, Electro Motive Division, SD50 is a 3,500/3,600 hp, six-axle, diesel locomotive built between 1980–1987. …

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Feb 16, 2011 · The Electromotive Division SD50 is a 6 axle, 3,500 HP diesel-electric locomotive built by EMD from 1981 to 1986. It's 16 cylinder 645F3B engine could be rated between 3,300 …

410 throttles through Vine at 1540. Built February 1983 as Seaboard 8508.

SOUND FUNCTIONALITY FEATURES (GOLD LOCOMOTIVES ONLY): shutdown, prime mover sounds through all eight notches, bell, air horn, air compressor, dynamic brakes and more. …

From what I've read, a properly upgraded and sorted out SD50 is every bit as reliable as an SD40-2. To clarify, the CSX SD50-2 units were not rebuilds. The SD50-2 program simply de …