EMD SD45
The three units were originally EMD demonstrators #4352-4354. Know as "Hummingbirds,' these locos were swapped to the EL for three U33Cs (#3301-3303). The SD45s returned to the D&H after "Conveyance" day and were “patched” back to D&H, with the EL maroon bands painted D&H blue. All three were sold to Mexico in 1978.
In 1977, D&H SD45 #803 shows off its L-shaped windshield and patched EL paint scheme. The Garbely Publishing Company collection
| Delaware & Hudson Railway EMD SD45 Roster (Class ERS-36) | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No. | Model | Builder | Serial | Built | Retired | Notes | Photos |
| 801 | SD45 | EMD | 32462 | 6/1966 | sold 1978 | Built as EMD demonstrator #4354 with conventional windshield, to D&H in 1967, to EL #801 in 3/1969, returned 4/1976 | Link |
| 802 | SD45 | EMD | 31694 | 1/1966 | sold 1978 | Built as EMD demonstrator #4352 with L-shaped windshield, to D&H in 1967, to EL #802 in 3/1969, returned 4/1976 | Link |
| 803 | SD45 | EMD | 31695 | 1/1966 | sold 1978 | Built as EMD demonstrator #4353 with L-shaped windshield, to D&H in 1967, to EL #802 in 3/1969, returned 4/1976 | Link |
| EMD SD45 Data | |
|---|---|
| Engine | 20-cylinder 645 |
| Trucks | C-C |
| Truck Type | Flexicoil |
| Fuel (gals.) | |
| Sand (cu. ft.) | |
| Weight (lbs.) | |
| Horsepower | 3,600 hp |
| Traction Motors | |
| Tractive Effort | |
| Gearing | 62:15 |
D&H 801
In Erie Lackawanna-style livery, only blue. 1977. Kevin Endriss photo
D&H 802
With #803 in Erie Lackawanna-style blue livery. 1977. Kevin Endriss photo
D&H 803
In Erie Lackawanna livery. Circa 1976. Kevin Endriss photo