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 The SD40-2 is a powerful diesel-electric locomotive built in the 1970s and 80s by the Electro-Motive Division of General Motors. This reliable locomotive is used to haul a variety of cargo. Although being replaced by newer locomotives, Pacific & American still uses seven (7) SD40-2 locomotives over the railroad system.
  • Locomotive type: Diesel-Electric
  • Power: 3,000 hp
  • Max. speed: 65 mph (105 km/h)
  • Gear ratio: 62:15
  • Power source: Turbocharged diesel engine
  • Alternator: AR10-D14
  • Traction motors: Six D77 DC electric motors
  • Tractive effort: 83,160 lb (37,721 kg)
  • Wheel configuration: Six pair
  • Height: 15 ft. 8 in. (4.77 m)
  • Width: 10 ft. 4 in. (3.15 m)
  • Length: 68 ft. 10 in. (20.98 m)
  • Weight: 184 U.S. tons (166.9 metric tons)
 
 

 

 

 

 
 The SD40-2B is a powerful diesel-electric locomotive built in the 1970s and 80s by the Electro-Motive Division of General Motors. This reliable locomotive is used as helper service since it does not have a cab. P&A purchased 3 of these units.
  • Locomotive type: Diesel-Electric
  • Power: 3,000 hp
  • Max. speed: 65 mph (105 km/h)
  • Gear ratio: 62:15
  • Power source: Turbocharged diesel engine
  • Alternator: AR10-D14
  • Traction motors: Six D77 DC electric motors
  • Tractive effort: 83,160 lb (37,721 kg)
  • Wheel configuration: Six pair
  • Height: 15 ft. 8 in. (4.77 m)
  • Width: 10 ft. 4 in. (3.15 m)
  • Length: 68 ft. 10 in. (20.98 m)
  • Weight: 184 U.S. tons (166.9 metric tons)
 

 
 The General Electric AC6000CW is a ultra modern diesel-electric locomotive, which features the latest in Alternating Current Technology.
  • Locomotive type: GE AC6000CW
  • Power: 6,000 hp
  • Max. speed: 75 mph (120.69 km/h)
  • Power source: GE 7HDL, 16 cylinder
  • Traction motors: GE 5GEB13
  • Max. starting tractive effort: 181,000 lb (82,100 kg)
  • Max. continuous tractive effort: 166,000 lb (75,296 kg)
  • Wheel configuration: Twelve 42-inch (16.5 cm) diameter in C-C configuration (two sets of three driven axles)
  • Height: 15 ft. 5 in. (4 65/93 m)
  • Width: 10 ft. 3 in. (3 1/8 m)
  • Length: 76 ft. (23 15/91 m)
  • Weight: 210 U.S. tons (190.47 metric tons)

 

 
 

 
 The SD70M by EMD is a modern 4,000 HP diesel-electric locomotive, it is most effective pulling heavy loads over long stretches at slow speeds.
  • Locomotive type: EMD SD70M Diesel-Electric
  • Power: 4,000 hp
  • Max. speed: 70 mph
  • Power source: EMD 16-710G3C-ES, 2 Stroke
  • Traction motors: Six D90 AC electric motors
  • Max. starting tractive effort: 79.5 tons
  • Max. continuous tractive effort: 54.5 tons
  • Wheel configuration: Twelve 42-inch (16.5 cm) diameter in C-C configuration (two sets of three driven axles)
  • Height: 15 ft. 7.5 in.
  • Width: 10 ft. 3 in. (3 1/8 m)
  • Length: 74 ft.
  • Weight: 207.5 U.S. tons

 

 
 

 
 The General Electric U23B Low and High nose units. The Alco Killer was when Ex-partner GE arrived on the market as a mainline Locomotive builder with the U for Universal series.
  • Locomotive type: GE U23B
  • Power: 2,250 hp
  • Max. speed: 70 mph
  • Power source: Model 7 FDL 16 engine
  • Traction motors: Four model 752E8 DC, series wound, axle-hung
  • Height: 14 ft. 5 in.
  • Width: 10 ft. 0 in.
  • Length: 55 ft. 5.75 in.
  • Weight: 272,000 lbs

 

 
 

 
 The AMD103 (commonly called 'the Genesis'), a modern diesel-electric locomotive, purchased by Pacific & American Railroad as a replacement to the F40PH for passenger service.
  • Locomotive type: Diesel Electric
  • Power: 4,200 hp
  • Max. speed: 115 mph
  • Power source: 7FDL16
  • Traction motors: Four model 752AH, series wound, axle-hung
  • Length: 69 ft.
  • Weight: 266,000 lbs

 

 
 

 
 The EMD F7 (commonly called 'Bulldog'), was rebuilt by Pacific & American Railroad for use on special Railfan outings and for use by management on special occasions. They are also available for lease.
  • Engine Builder: General Motors Engine: 567B 16 cylinder
  • Bore & Stroke 8" X 10"
  • RPM (Maximum / Minimum) 800 / 275
  • Gear Ratio: 62:15 Speed: 65 mph
  • Weight: 230,000 lbs (and 228,000 for F7B)
  • Traction Motors: GM - D27C (four)
  • Tractive Effort (starting) 56,500 lbs @25%
  • Tractive Effort (continuous): 40,000 lbs @ 9.3 mph
  • Auxilary Generator: Delco A8102 Alternator: D14
  • Air Brake: Westinghouse Model: 24RL
  • Compressor: Gardner Denver Model: WBO
  • Quantity Built: 2366 (and 1483 for F7B unit) Dates: 2/1949 to 12/1953
  • Exterior Dimensions F7A (and F7B)
  • Total Length 50'-08" (and 50'-00" for F7B)
  • Wheel Diameter 40"
  • Truck Wheel Base 9'-00"
  • Height to Top Engine Hood 14'-01.5"
  • Height to Top Cab 15'-00" (N/A for F7B)
  • Cab Width 10'-07" (N/A for F7B)

 

 
 

 
 The GE ES44AC diesel locomotive is part of the Evolution Series of diesel locomotives built by GE Transportation Systems, designed to meet the U.S. EPA's Tier 2 locomotive emissions standards that took effect in 2005. The first pre-production units were built in 2003. Evolution Series locomotives are equipped with either AC or DC traction motors, depending on the customer's preference. All are powered by the GE GEVO engine.
  • Engine: 4-cycle Model GEVO 12
  • Bore & Stroke 250mm X 320mm
  • Main Generator: GE - GMG196A Horsepower: 4400
  • Gear Ratio: 83:20 Speed: 70 mph
  • Traction Motor Blowers: Koppers 872-22 Number: 2
  • Weight: 432,000 lbs Traction Motors: GE B13B2B (Six)
  • Tractive Effort (starting) 183,000 lbs @ 35%
  • Tractive Effort (continuous): 166,000 lbs @ 13.7 mph
  • Multiple Unit Capability: Yes Dynamic Braking: Yes
  • Auxilary Generator: GE GYA30A Alternator: GYA30A
  • Air Compressor: Westinghouse Model: 3CDC
  • Total Length 73'-02"
  • Wheel Diameter 42"
  • Truck Wheel Base 13'-02"
  • Height to Hood Top 15'-06.5"
  • Height to Top Cab 15'-04.5"
  • Cab Width 10'-03"

 

 
 

 
 The F40PH series was spurred as a replacement for the EMD SDP40F type, Amtrak's first series of locomotives built new for them (since its inception in 1971). Problems with the SDP40F led to the introduction of the F40PH, based on the proven EMD GP40 series freight locomotives using a two axle truck of known reliability.
  • Locomotive type: Diesel-Electric
  • Power source: Diesel engine
  • Power: 3,000 hp less 700hp for HEP
  • Max. speed: 100 mph (115 km/h)
  • Gear ratio: 62:15
  • Alternator (rectified output): AR10
  • Traction motors: Four model D77 DC, series wound, axle-hung
  • Max. continuous tractive effort: 52,000 lb (23,586.8 kg)
  • Wheel configuration: Eight 40-in (15.75 cm), tapered tread in B-B configuration (two sets of two "
  • driven axles)
  • Height: 15 ft. 4 in. (4.7 m)
  • Weight: 125 U.S. tons (113.4 metric tons)
  • Length: 59 ft. 2 in. (18 m)
  • Width: 10 ft. 4 in. (3.1 m)

 

 
 

 
 The GP40-2 is a mature power unit, most effective pulling heavy loads over long stretches at lower speeds.
  • Locomotive type: Diesel-Electric
  • Power: 3,000 hp
  • Max. speed: 65 mph (107 km/h)
  • Gear ratio: 65:15
  • Power source: Diesel engine
  • Alternator: GMG 197
  • Max. starting tractive effort: 70,000 lb
  • Max. continuous tractive effort: 52,000 lb
  • Wheel configuration: Twelve 42-inch (16.5 cm) diameter in C-C configuration (two sets of three driven axles)
  • Height: 15 ft. 5 in. (4.70 m)
  • Width: 10 ft. 3 in. (3.12 m)
  • Length: 59 ft. 2 in. (22.25 m)
  • Weight: 184 U.S. tons (166.8 metric tons)

 

 
 

 
 The EMD SW1500 diesel-electric Switcher; 807 SW1500s were built between 1966 - 1974.  They were used for yard switching and pulling freight over the main line.
  • Locomotive type: Diesel-Electric
  • Power source: Diesel, General Motors AMD 645E 12 Cylinder
  • Power: 1,500 hp
  • Max. speed: 65 mph
  • Wheel configuration: Eight 40-in , tapered tread in B-B configuration (two sets of two driven axles)
  • Height: 14 ft. 6 in. (4.4 m)
  • Weight: 124 U.S. tons (112.4 metric tons)
  • Length: 4' 5" ft. (13.5 m)
  • Width: 10' 2". (3.1 m)

 

 

 

 
 

Last Updated: March 9, 2011