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Try this link....click on the locomotive number for photos and data. <br /> <br />http://www.mountainrailway.com/CP%205400%20Page.htm <br /> <br />In summary, the M in SD40-2M indicates "modified", as all 10 were modified from their original configuration. Only 5493-5498 were rebuilt from Rio Grande SD45's and retain the flared radiators. 5490 was rebuilt from a Southern Pacific SD45 with the radiator section from a GP40, so it looks similar to an SD45-2. 5491, 5492 & 5499 were rebuilt from Union Pacific and Chesapeake & Ohio SD40s.
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