The SD50 was a transitional model between EMD's Dash 2 series which was produced throughout the 1970s and the microprocessor -equipped SD60 and SD70 locomotives.

Dec 16, 2024 · The SD50 was Electro-Motive's followup to its blockbuster SD40-2. As Greg McDonnell notes in his book, " Locomotives: The Modern Diesel & Electric Reference (Second Edition)," the '50 …

It was introduced in May 1981 as part of EMD's "50 Series"; production ceased in January 1986. The SD50 was a transitional model between EMD's Dash 2 series which was produced throughout the …

EMD SD50 Data Sheet

The SD50 was an interim locomotive design, a step up in performance and efficiency from the SD40-2 but not quite as good as the SD60. Conrail purchased a total of 135 units between 1983 and 1986, …

EMD introduced the new 3,500 horsepower SD50 in May of 1981 as part of their planned “50 Series”. The SD50 was, in essence, a transition model of the 1970s era Dash 2 series of locomotive. The …

The EMD SD50 is a 3,500-horsepower locomotive built by General Motors Electro-Motive Division. It was introduced in May 1981 as part of EMD's "50 Series"; production ceased in January 1986.

SD50 Technical Information Dimension The SD50 is 71' 2" in length over the couplers and stands 15' 7 3/4" high over the antenna The unit is 10' 3 1/8" wide over the handraiils Distance between the …

5004, Class SD50, was built in November 1984, #847008-5, FN 847008-5, as Missouri Pacific 5004. It became UP 5004, Class SD50, on July 26, 1990, and retired on December 28, 2000. It was sold as …

Several were built into what are dubbed as an " SDL50 " for use in Saudi Arabia for the Saudi Railways Organization, which include large filter boxes mounted above the dynamic brake grid section for …