The SD60M features a "North American safety cab" design and has a full-width short hood. Early models until 1990 featured a three-piece windshield with vertical windows (nicknamed "triclops"), identical to the windshields found on EMD's SD40-2F and F59PH models.

EMD SD60 Data Sheet

Dec 18, 2024 · Determined to deliver a more robust and reliable locomotive, EMD equipped the SD60 with its latest technological advancement: the 16-cylinder model 710G prime mover. This powerful engine boasted an impressive 3,800 horsepower, firmly positioning the SD60 as a heavy-haul and drag service powerhouse.

Apr 24, 2014 · The SD60M was a varient of the SD60 built by EMD from 1989 to 1995. The unit was a standard SD60 with a then-new North American Safety Cab instead of the more conventional standard or "spartan" cab used on the SD60 and past engines.

In January 1989 General Motors introduced the SD60M. It was their first US locomotive to feature a comfort/safety cab, commonly called a "wide-cab" by railfans. Union Pacific took delivery of the first units, followed by Soo Line and Burlington Northern. All these units had the 3-window version.

SD60M's fit the bill for new power in 1992 when Conrail ordered 74 SD60M's. Within the SD60M class is one main spotting difference; marker lights. 5500-5514 were built with FRA flush mounted marker lights until a study done within Conrail declared the protruding lights caused a …

Norfolk Southern train 211 passes Manville with a ex BN SD60M leading. An EMD trio powers 211 west through Laurel at 1602. Built December 2004; 1110 built February 2014; 6808 built …

The SD60M (" M " meaning, " modified "); built between 1989 to 1995, is basically a modified version of the original SD60 only having a unique distinct cab which was first introduced in 1989 as part of the FRA's "Safety Cab" requirement for locomotive builders and Class 1 railroads (which took effect from 1988 to 1993).

The EMD SD60 series of diesel locomotives (excluding rebuilds) all have a 16 cylinder 710G series EMD engine; have a length of 71 ft 2 in (SD60), 71 ft 7 in (SD60M) and 74 ft (SD60MAC); have a fuel capacity of 4,500 US gallons.

The SD60M features a "North American safety cab" design and has a full-width short hood. Early models until 1990 featured a three-piece windshield with vertical windows (nicknamed "triclops"), identical to the windshields found on EMD's SD40-2F and F59PH models.