EMD SD45-2

 

Kit bashed from USA Trains' SD40-2 and Aristo-Craft's SD45


Have some extra parts laying around, so this is in the planning stages, but would be nice to have!


 

CR Specifics

Loco

EMD SD45-2

Length

68 feet & 2 inches

Weight

392,000 pounds

Tractive Effort

83,000 pounds

Prime Mover

20 cylinders

Horse Power

3,600 hp

Fuel Tank

5,000 gallons

 
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Conrail acquired 13 SD45-2 locos from Erie Lackawanna.

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Uses the HT-C trucks which come with USA Trains SD40-2 loco.

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The EL units had low profile fans, most of which were replace by CR with standard fans.

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The chain hand brake will be used.

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Plows, Sinclair antenna, and a cab signal box also need to be added.

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