Ok, I understand a couple of the people who dont like the SD40-2's are engineers, and I respect your opinion I am only a freshman in highschool and not even near my carrer as a engineer, but the EMD Sd40-2 I think will always be a better loco then the GEVO, you were commenting about the pollution, really railroads have gone a long way in pollution from steam from 1st and 2nd generation and so on. But really I think there is alot worse things we could do then put out those sweet clouds of exaust. The reason I think the SD40-2 is better, is first off, it is reliable, it is big enough for all kinds of road service, but small enough for locals (Would like to see you take your GEVO's and run in to a old run down spur to a factory to pick up 1 or 2 cars.) and finally, EMD has a really good track record sure they have a couple failures BUT THINK WHO DOESNT! GE had a few when they first started also. But like I said I respect your opinion just my . Mike
If they do go, there will have to be some major number changes.I doubt they will just get rid of a single number series. I will probably be one from here and one from there and so on. From what I understand:
1. CSX is renumbering SD70MACs in the 700s and SD80MACS 800-812 to the 4500, 4600s
2. CSX will be filling the 700,800s with a new order of ES44ACs (I was wondering when CSX was going to get some ACs)
3. CSX will then trade 75 SD40-2s to pay for some of the new GEVOs.
That's my understanding.
wctransfer wrote: Wow, she looks hot! Those Flexicoils give those SD40-2s a much better look in my opinion. Great shot Mike.Alec
Wow, she looks hot! Those Flexicoils give those SD40-2s a much better look in my opinion. Great shot Mike.
Alec
Agreed 100%
Randy Stahl wrote: nsrayman wrote: this one was leading yesterday 8.9.07 , CSX 8888. Wow .. it looks like there's a crew in it now !!!! LOL !!! I wonder where the bullet holes came from ??
nsrayman wrote: this one was leading yesterday 8.9.07 , CSX 8888.
this one was leading yesterday 8.9.07 , CSX 8888.
Wow .. it looks like there's a crew in it now !!!! LOL !!! I wonder where the bullet holes came from ??
Isn't this the unit that led the runaway in Ohio a few years back. If so, the bullet holes were from a police officer trying to hit the emergency fuel cut-off switch.
silicon212 wrote: WCfan wrote: Ok, I know you SD40-2 fans will love this. It isn't CSX, and wctransfer has probably seen this a couple times. But I thought this was a lucky catch. I took the pic on July 10 2007.That looks like an old CP unit.
WCfan wrote: Ok, I know you SD40-2 fans will love this. It isn't CSX, and wctransfer has probably seen this a couple times. But I thought this was a lucky catch. I took the pic on July 10 2007.
Ok, I know you SD40-2 fans will love this. It isn't CSX, and wctransfer has probably seen this a couple times. But I thought this was a lucky catch. I took the pic on July 10 2007.
That looks like an old CP unit.
Actually, it's better than that. It's an old Algoma Central SD40-2 and it used to wear colors similar to EL. I may have a picture of one of them in Sault Sainte Marie in the early 1980's.
Dan
I also have 2 photos of pure IC SD40-2 lash ups. I got a photo of WC SD40-2 6004 leading an SD40-3. I have a photo of a GTW Grey Goast(SD40-3) leading a IC SD40-2. I have one of a WC Grey Goast (SD40-3) leading a IC SD40-2. I have picture of a IC locomotive leading a CN locomotive. I have a picture of a SD40-2 CN/GTW repaint. I have a photo of a CN/IC repaint. I also have a couple pictures of the WC Grey Goasts. (SD40-3s) I won't bother to show them here because it's not CSX. Anway I don't think the SD40-2s will gone from CN for a long time.
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I think the SD40-2s will be around for a while. I would really like to see one of those new GEVO try and switch around here. I don't think so. (Not saying the track is bad, just saying that it would be hard) So far I've only seen CN send SD40-2s, or SD40-3s. WC SD35 2500 also switched out her for a long time. WC wouldn't even send a large locomotive like the SD45 out here. They would always send 2500. I just can't see a GEVO or even an SD70ACe switch on all the little spurs. Unless they want to upgrade allot of track.
mark
i can't get to your fuzzy world so i will get the info to you this was.
patched cnw up # 3028 east bound with another up sd-40 on a short dbl stack.
conrad
A couple things
As for CP getting rid of their SD40-2s. They are leaving in trickles. NRE has some DM&E/IC&E does, even a few went to South America to be stretched for narrow guage.
As for SD40-2s going to museums. There is already an x-MP SD40-2 in UP paint on display at the Amtrak station in Barstow, CA. It has also been said the CN is aware of the historical signifigance of IC 6071 and will probably be donated upon retirement.
The CSX SD70MACs in the 700s and SD80MACs in the 800s are being renumbered to group all the EMD AC units in the same number series. 4500-74 for the 70s 4590-4602 for the 80's
The SD40-2s versatility is one of the biggest reasons they are still running strong. You can see them on the stack trains of UP and BNSF, they are the staple of CSX's Bone Valley operations along side x-EMDX SD70Ms (they replaced GEs), and most every NS local I have seen has x-N&W/SOU SD40-2s. UP, BNSF & IHB use them for hump power de-rated or not.
The builders don't make a medium (3000hp) locomotives. EMD/GEs are 4300-4500hp, and I have not seen a genset over 2100hp. The reason is probably the large number of reliable SD40-2s still operating on class ones, regionals, short lines and leasing companys. I stopped by VMV Paducah and there appears to be around 100 SD40-2s in storage there so there is plenty to go around.
sorry about that fuzzy I go thru lafox 4 to 5 time a week so i will keep a eye out for you
ps
these two got the job done but they sure could't handle much more..
Say, Conrad, you get the number on the CNW patch job? I (along with several others) have been trying to keep tabs on any remaining CNW patches: http://www.fuzzyworld3.com/3um/viewtopic.php?t=673
they might be leaving csx but the up has them working overtime. fri afternoon at lafox il on the geneva sub here was 2 old and gruby looking sd 40-2 (one only a patch job CNW colors shown thru) on the head end of a very lond bbl stack heading east. at first i thought just a bunch of single stacks but the can the rest of the train and we had 106 dbl stack containers on the back half of the train. lots to see in lafox
According to trainorders.com, CSX is getting 125 ES44AC's. They will be numbered 700 to 825. I hope the SD40-2's don't go. I hope they trade the ex UP SD40-2's and keep the Seaboard SD40-2's keep the SBD heritage alive. But my words don't count to Micheal J. Ward. I have been hearing they don't care about their heritage.
Kevin
I believe those all were rebuilt a lot later in their careers than the original SD40-2s. These were all old SD40s or old SD45s. Plus, I personally think they look better, with the original SD40 frame and the Flexicoil trucks with the open wheel barrings look awesome.
wctransfer wrote: If CSX gets rid of the SD40-2s, get rid of the 80XX,81XXs first. The 83 and 84 hundreds are the best anyway.
If CSX gets rid of the SD40-2s, get rid of the 80XX,81XXs first. The 83 and 84 hundreds are the best anyway.
How's that?
First off, from any older railroader Ive ever talked to, says they dont mind the SD40-2s or even SD45s for that matter. All of the new guys are little babies when it comes to this, and If their little ears are going to hurt. As much as the new engines are nice, the SD40-2s perform. The GEVOs and ACes are solid units (moreso the GEVO from what Ive heard) but you can use an SD40-2 for anything. They load with the snap of a finger, and they are smooth riders. Ear plugs are a nice thing to have, so use them. Old units, how about the MP15ACs? I know a bunch of guys from CP who just LOVE those things, they kick cars like nothing else. The SD40-2s will be around a while yet, just in smaller numbers. Ive talked to people on CP who hate the AC44s, they are about as noisy and they rattle as much as an SD40-2. They would prefer a SOO Line SD60 any day. Its a good sign to see SD40-2s getting new paint, because the railroad wont be able to get rid of them as fast as they want. Look how long it took CN to get rid of the SD45s.
saxmusicman wrote:For the record, as a railfan and photographer, I hate the GEVOs. They are so asthetically unappealing. If you have photographed one, you have photographed them all. The SD40-2 however is a locomotive with character - second best to the SD60.
For the record, as a railfan and photographer, I hate the GEVOs. They are so asthetically unappealing. If you have photographed one, you have photographed them all. The SD40-2 however is a locomotive with character - second best to the SD60.
Funny, weren't railfans saying the same when SD40-2's were new?
Funny, every REAL engineer I've ever talked with always speaks highly of the SD40 Family - no matter the age or condition!!!
Two relatives of mine {one retired after 40 years' engine service with Missouri Pacific / Union Pacific} say that the '40 is much like EMD's first winner, the GP7 - just an all-around GOOD design. GE has yet to build a comparable design, either in terms of durability OR reliability - emissions compliance and fast delivery simply don't compare to say a FORTY YEAR service life. EMD's first '40 is still turning in revenue miles daily for the CN {as IC #6071} - how many GE road units can say the same? {Hint: Don't ask any Amtrak engineers about their GE's, unless you've got lots of time, a strong stomach, and insensitive ears........}
One final thought - a forty-year service life also means a forty-year return on an investment, which is something the railroad "front offices" would also love!!! I've yet to hear the likes of Mr. Haverty, Mr. Donohue, or Mr. Mooman say anything bad about such an occurance!!!!
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