EMD SD28

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EMD SD28
Power type Diesel-electric
BuilderGeneral Motors Electro-Motive Division (EMD)
ModelSD28
Build dateJuly – September 1965
Total production6
AAR wheel arr.C-C
Gaugeft 8½ in (1435 mm)
Prime moverEMD 567D1
CylindersV16
Power output1,800 hp (1.3 MW)

An EMD SD28 is a 6-axle diesel locomotive built by General Motors Electro-Motive Division between July 1965 and September 1965. Power was provided by an EMD 567D1 16-cylinder engine which generated 1800 horsepower (1.3 MW). This locomotive was basically a non-turbocharged version of the EMD SD35. 6 examples of this locomotive model were built for American railroads.

References

  • Pinkepank, Jerry A. (1973). The Second Diesel Spotter's Guide. Milwaukee, WI: Kalmbach Publishing Co.. ISBN 0-89024-026-4.