EMD produced over 100 of these monsters and CR was one of four railroads to roster them, 13 to be exact. Adopted from the Erie Lackawanna, these locomotives featured dual control stands, cab mounted air horns, low profile fans, and though not officially mentioned in Conrails' Locomotive Data books, some were cleared for operation in third rail territory. The railroad also defined the entire class as being equipped with snowplows on both ends with the exception of 6664. While at one point this may have been the case several photographs have proven this not entirely true.
Dimension
The SD45-2 is 68' 10" in length over the couplers and stands 15' 5" high over the air horns The unit is 10' 6 1/4" wide over the snowplow
Distance between the bolsters is 43' 6"
General
Built in 1972
Weight- 392,800lbs
Maximum Curvature Per Single Unit- 30 °
Horsepower- 3600
Maximum Continuous Tractive Effort- 83,000lbs
Minimum Continuous Speed- 11.3mph
Maximum Speed- 65mph
Traction Motor Rating- 1100 amps
Dynamic Brake- Standard
Maximum Dynamic Braking Effort- 58,000lbs
Speed At Maximum Dynamic Braking Effort- 24mph
Radio Provision- All Channel Clean Cab Radio
Cab Heater- Electric
Speed Recorder- Quantum
Speed Indicator- Pulse 80 mph or EQ
Water Cooler- Portable Cooler
Toilet System- Chemical
Snow Plow- Both Ends, Except 6664 (short hood only)
Cab Signal Equipped
Self Load Test Equipped
Harmon Select-A-Power Equipped
Type 2 Power Knockout Equipped
Alignment Control Coupler Equipped
