Built in 1969 by EMD for the Illinois Central Railroad as a SD40A. The SD40A was built on the frame of a EMD SP45 and included a larger fuel tanks of 5000 gallon. Some of the mechanical attributes include 16 cylinder 645E3 block, approx 3,000 HP, rebuilt in 1994, one of two units still in existence, horns & number boards included, Dash 2 electricals (great condition), some rust repairs will be needed, body in fair condition, useable wheels, locomotive and mechicals complete condition, has new clean oil in prime mover, 26-C brake, oil bath bearings.
Wheel Readings
Numbers directly off the gauge, thickness to wheel edge, not cast line
B-End #1
Right)
Thickness 37
Flange Height 17
Flange Width 0
Left)
Thickness 38
Flange Height 16
Flange Width 0#2
Right)
Thickness 37
Flange Height 19
Flange Width 0
Left)
Thickness 36
Flange Height 18
Flange Width 0#3
Right)
Thickness 32
Flange Height 20
Flange Width 0
Left)
Thickness 32
Flange Height 20
Flange Width 0#4
Right)
Thickness 34
Flange Height 20
Flange Width 0
Left)
Thickness 36
Flange Height 19
Flange Width 0#5
Right)
Thickness 29
Flange Height 16
Flange Width 2
Left)
Thickness 30
Flange Height 17
Flange Width 0#6
Right)
Thickness 40
Flange Height 20
Flange Width 0
Left)
Thickness 39
Flange Height 18
Flange Width 0
