The FL9 was one of the more unique locomotives ever conceived, developed by Electro-Motivefor the New Haven (New York, New Haven, & Hartford).Avariant of the builder's FP9, the model was capable of operating as either a standard diesel-electric or straight electric via third-rail. The ...
This it did with the unveiling of the EA model in 1937, the first in a long line of passenger diesel locomotive designs that would come to be known as the E series. Not surprisingly, soon after the EA unveiling the company decided to take things a step further and develop the first tru...
In 1973/1974 Amtrak acquired its first new locomotives, a fleet of SDP40Fs totaling 150 units. They were built on the stretched frame of the FP45 but internally were essentially SD40-2s. The new units were intended to be Amtrak's primary road power. Unfortunately, they soon developed a m...
As a comparison, the only other locomotive builder to truly compete in the passenger model market with EMD was Alco and its PA series. While often considered the most beautiful diesel locomotive ever built, unfortunately its early 244 prime mover, a troublesome engine in main line service, ...
As Greg McDonnell notes in his book, "Locomotives: The Modern Diesel & Electric Reference (2nd Edition)," internally, the model was equipped with all of the components and electronics of a standard SD40-2. However, outwardly it resembled EMD's earlier FP45 of 1967/1968. In his book, "...
The DDA40X was an experimental, high-horsepower diesel locomotive designed by Electro-Motive for Union Pacific during the late 1960s. It received its classic nickname as the "Centennial" to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the completion of the Transcontinental Railroad at Promontory Point, Utah...
Home › Diesel Locomotives › EMD E8 EMD "E8" Locomotives: Specs, Roster, HistoryLast revised: February 20, 2025By: Adam BurnsIn many ways, Electro-Motive's E8 was the builder's pinnacle passenger locomotive; it saw nearly as many sales as the earlier E7, boasted several upgrades, ...