EMD SD28

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EMD SD28
Power type Diesel-electric
Builder General Motors Electro-Motive Division (EMD)
Model SD28
Build date July – September 1965
Total production 6
AAR wheel arr. C-C
Gauge ft 8½ in (1435 mm)
Prime mover EMD 567D1
Cylinders V16
Power output 1,800 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.

[edit] References

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




6- and 8-axle diesel-electric locomotives built by GM-EMD
Six-axle road power: SD7, SD9, SD18, SD24, SD28, SD35, SDP35, SD38, SD38AC, SD38-2, SD39, SDL39, SD40, SD40X, SD40A, SD40-2, SD40-2W, SD40T-2, SD40-2S, SDP40, SD45, SD45X, SD45-2, SD45T-2, SDP45, SD50, SD60, SD70, SD70M, SD70MAC, SD70M-2, SD70ACe, SD75M, SD75I, SD80MAC, SD90MAC
Eight-axle road power: DD35, DD35A, DDA40X, DDM45
See also: List of GM-EMD locomotives