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SD39M-2
Posted by IA and eastern on Tuesday, March 2, 2021 6:59 PM

Chile had SD39M-2 locomotives. Does anyone have a side view of these locomotives and what was the engine in these locomotives. Gary

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Posted by caldreamer on Tuesday, March 2, 2021 7:19 PM

They had an 645E3 12 cylinder prime mover rated at 2300 HP.

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Posted by CSSHEGEWISCH on Wednesday, March 3, 2021 10:03 AM

They started life as MILW SDL39's 582-590.  They became WC 582-590 and were sold to Chile where they were regauged and rebuilg.

The daily commute is part of everyday life but I get two rides a day out of it. Paul
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Posted by IA and eastern on Wednesday, March 3, 2021 12:13 PM

These SD39M-2 locomotives were rebuilt from GP38s and GP40s. Gary

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