The EMD SDL39 is a model of 6-axle diesel-electric locomotive built by General Motors Electro-Motive Division between March 1969 and November 1972. Power was provided by the EMD …

EMD SDL39; Data Sheet Information Compiled by: JEAN-DENIS BACHAND: New: 29 August 2006 : Artwork by: Jean-Denis Bachand-Engine Builder: EMD: Engine: 645E3 16 cylinder: ...

The EMD (Electro Motive Division) SDL39 is a 6axle 2300 hp diesel locomotive built specifically for the Milwaukee Road (MILW) railroad from 1969 to 1972.

Dec 16, 2024 · The SDL39 was designed to replace its aging RSC2s for branch line service. At 55' 2" they were roughly 10 feet shorter than a standard SD model (including a smaller fuel …

Apr 22, 2024 · Milwaukee Road’s EMD SDL39 diesel locomotives came from the road’s desire to replace aging Alco RSC2 units in branchline service. The Milwaukee Road custom-ordered the …

EMD's SD39 and SDL39 - Original Owners. by Robert Sarberenyi. 54 SD39, 10 SDL39

Milwaukee Road EMD SDL-39 581 and ALCo RSC-2 577 rest at Viroqua, Wisconsin in August 1974, having completed their leisurely trek over a grass-grown branch line. All examples of the …

The EMD SDL39 was a 6-axle diesel locomotive that was specifically built for the Milwaukee Road as lightweight road switcher. Only 10 of these engines were ever built, and with such a limited …

Jul 8, 2009 · The Electromotive Division SD39 is a 6 axle, 2,300 HP diesel-electric locomotive built by EMD from 1968 to 1970. Like the GP39, it uses a turbocharged 12 cylinder 645 engine …

Nov 21, 2020 · My search for 'emd sdl39 diesel loco drawings' threw up the drawing I posted above. I suspect it is a 'standard' EMD sales brochure drawing(?), tastefully updated! I was …